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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

Diabeticliberty said:
Good morning right back at you.. I don't know what it's like there but its absolutely freezing here this morning :)
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Haven't stuck my nose outside yet, but it has definitely gotten nippy during the past few days. Weather forecast says sunny and 7 degrees right now, a max of 11 degrees centigrade later today. We are definitely moving towards winter now.

How about the weather where you are? How cold is it? Make sure to wear warm clothes when you go out.
 
ziggy_w said:
Haven't stuck my nose outside yet, but it has definitely gotten nippy during the past few days. Weather forecast says sunny and 7 degrees right now, a max of 11 degrees centigrade later today. We are definitely moving towards winter now.

How about the weather where you are? How cold is it? Make sure to wear warm clothes when you go out.
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2 degrees this morning and frosty. My doggie has not seen frost before and was quite amused when I walked her before work. I can't wait for snow. She is gonna burst at the seams with laughter :)
 
Well not having seen many past photos I was just going to say what a beautiful photo of you and your wife and how well you look. So your aunt would be really pleased to see it.
What fabulous scenery and your right so diverse is the scenery from sea to mountains,lovely photos again lucky you! Kathleen
 
Diabeticliberty said:
WOAHHHHHH!!!! Hang on a minute. I forgot to ask. How did you get on with your grandkids? Did they revive you or do you in?
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they absolutely done me in our alex is like a tornado and never stops our jaxon is only 3 mths so he just sat gurgling all day as long as he was fed and winded was content just to watch the chaos around him when they went home i had to have a quick voddy an a lie down :p but a great day was had by all especially hubby who just sat round like our jaxon nearly winded him on a couple of occasions :D hope you had a good weekend ;)
 
karen8967 said:
they absolutely done me in our alex is like a tornado and never stops our jaxon is only 3 mths so he just sat gurgling all day as long as he was fed and winded was content just to watch the chaos around him when they went home i had to have a quick voddy an a lie down :p but a great day was had by all especially hubby who just sat round like our jaxon nearly winded him on a couple of occasions :D hope you had a good weekend ;)
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Sounds fun.
 
Ixarix said:
Just as long you come back to reality afterwards. I've been very straight and narrow since diagnosis in September but I'm feeling the urge to rebel a little.
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Ixarix...I agree...initially like you I managed my diabetes pretty much the same ...definitely on the straight & narrow...but...as I learned more about my condition...grew more confident...tested regularly...I realised the occasional deviation from my strict routine would do no long term damage with my control...this year there have been several celebrations where I have relaxed that control...for that day...or a couple of hours...then reverted back to my usual regime...I adhere to a low carb high fat diet the majority of the time...I realise that would not suit everyone... however...my rare diabetes 'days off' are planned...have a structure...for me it is a very necessary diversion from the daily grind of diabetes management...I wouldn't advocate that for all...but...it works for me...I want to be in control of my diabetes...not have it in control of me.
 
Bubbsie said:
Ixarix...I agree...initially like you I managed my diabetes pretty much the same ...definitely on the straight & narrow...but...as I learned more about my condition...grew more confident...tested regularly...I realised the occasional deviation from my strict routine would do no long term damage with my control...this year there have been several celebrations where I have relaxed that control...for that day...or a couple of hours...then reverted back to my usual regime...I adhere to a low carb high fat diet the majority of the time...I realise that would not suit everyone... however...my rare diabetes 'days off' are planned...have a structure...for me it is a very necessary diversion from the daily grind of diabetes management...I wouldn't advocate that for all...but...it works for me...I want to be in control of my diabetes...not have it in control of me.
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The occasional treat is important, I agree. I recently added a square of dark chocolate as an after dinner treat. I sure do look forward to it, just the right amount to perk me up.
 
rQUOTE="Ixarix, post: 1603221, member: 439065"]The occasional treat is important, I agree. I recently added a square of dark chocolate as an after dinner treat. I sure do look forward to it, just the right amount to perk me up.[/QUOTE]
My real dark secret is I sometimes allow myself a fresh cream eclair...only the ones from a certain supermarket with the carb content displayed...18 carbs per éclair...I substitute it for lunch (have to stress that is a rare treat for me)...follow it with a good walk...no massive spike in my BGs...again...its all about diet being individual for each of us...since I test I can make that call...are we in danger of becoming rebellious...no...don't believe we are...I can manage a small indulgence occasionally...as you rightly say... as long as we are careful...and it doesn't become habitual..
 
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