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

ianpspurs said:
@HarrisonK many others on here are far more experienced than me. I should take my own advice a bit more. Posted earlier about data not being totally to my liking. Just looked at 3 years worth of data and fbg quite a bit below that average so is overall average bg level. (Still think it should be better!)
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You are a hard taskmaster to yourself @ianpspurs, your numbers always look great to me.
 
dogslife said:
Just to say a huge thank you to ianspurs, DJC3 and Granny_grump for your kind and supporting words. They are much appreciated. Just off to mum's to help her get ready for her weekly hair appointment. More anxiety! No testing today. Too tired to bother. :couchpotato: Hubby bought me breakfast in bed, bless him. :happy: Have a good day everyone.:)
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Nothing more anyone can say. Keep trying to smile x
 
Good morning all 6.0 this morning - fab meeting yesterday with area Diabetes specialist I’m beating up up on myself but the meeting yesterday with my specialist , my usual Diabetes nurse and a training one. Really cheered me up! lots of good girl points my Hba1c has reduced by 50 %. I want to lose weight, I’ve done my research, lots of it, I went armed with medical papers and research documents. I’m going with intermittent fasting. 18:6 or 16:8 and 5:2 or 4:3 but my version.
 
@dogslife You are understandably stressed.My lovely daughter in law is in the same position,worrying about her father, and is very distressed at the moment.You must remember to take care of yourself,its a big strain on the carer.Just to say that you are in my thoughts.
 
ziggy_w said:
Hello all. Blood sugars were 5.1 this morning. Have been exercising on the elliptical trainer for half an hour each day, but boy is it hard when you have a cold. Anyway seems to keep my blood sugar levels nice and low.

@Granny_grump_ Wonderful that your leg seems to healing well.
@dogslife -- Thinking of you today.
@Cyclospora -- Welcome to the thread and the forum. Stick with us and you will soon see lower blood sugar levels. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
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@ziggy_w glad you've found something that works for you,my husband is retiring in July and we intend going back to walking with a group we used to walk with so hopefully I should be able to control mine too? , K
 
Glenmac said:
7.1 this morning.......could be the pain from cracked rib which disturbed me in the night several times.The leg is behaving nicely and much less pain thank goodness!
My big treat yesterday was having my hair shampooed by hubby,simple pleasures!lm all good to go to see consultant at hospital on Thursday.This trip will test the wheelchair skills.
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Good luck at hospital and what a lovely hubby you have ! K
 
Granny_grump_ said:
@ziggy_w glad you've found something that works for you,my husband is retiring in July and we intend going back to walking with a group we used to walk with so hopefully I should be able to control mine too? , K
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Thanks, @Granny_grump_ When I am feeling well, I often do a whole hour on the elliptical trainer -- but with this cold, I simply don't have the energy. I find that with exercise, my blood sugars are usually in the upper 4s in the morning, without in the low to mid 5s -- so, definitely a noticeable impact.

Walking with a group, as you and your husband do, should definitely be a lot more fun. Where do you usually do your walking?
 
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DJC3 said:
You are a hard taskmaster to yourself
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@DJC3 probably very true but I am much better now! My wife would tell you how unlivable I was when I took cricket seriously and got out - I was an opening batsman and could not bear getting out. Also, I see even lower numbers on here and it reawakens my competitive edge now I don't do serious team sport anymore.
Thanks for the encouragement and reminder to do a little more as I say not as I do.
 
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Goacher55 said:
Thank you, isn’t it funny I have a figure in mind ... so I’m beating up on myself.
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@Goacher55 Oh yeah, seen that movie before (may have starred in it as well but don't tell anyone)

Edit: And everyone else says don't be so hard on yourself - except that little voice inside says nope, no surrender! So I guess it is absolutely no use me saying don't be so hard on yourself?:angelic:
 
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Goacher55 said:
Good morning all 6.0 this morning - fab meeting yesterday with area Diabetes specialist I’m beating up up on myself but the meeting yesterday with my specialist , my usual Diabetes nurse and a training one. Really cheered me up! lots of good girl points my Hba1c has reduced by 50 %. I want to lose weight, I’ve done my research, lots of it, I went armed with medical papers and research documents. I’m going with intermittent fasting. 18:6 or 16:8 and 5:2 or 4:3 but my version.
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Nice one! :)
 
ziggy_w said:
Thanks, @Granny_grump_ When I am feeling well, I often do a whole hour on the elliptical trainer -- but with this cold, I simply don't have the energy. I find that with exercise, my blood sugars are usually in the upper 4s in the morning, without in the low to mid 5s -- so, definitely a noticeable impact.

Walking with a group, as you and your husband do, should definitely be a lot more fun. Where do you usually do your walking?
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@ziggy_w We started out walking woodland paths near where we live then canal pathways which took us out for 2 hours and more,hill walking and fell walking and Nordic walking followed on where we would be out most of the day. It made us very fit but then I got cateract in both eyes and had to stop walking,it took nearly 3 years to get my vision good enough to drive to anywhere which technically ended my walking. No motivation since to start again but when my husband retires we thought how we enjoyed it all so we are going to give it another try.! Totally agree exercise is great especially if you enjoy what your doing.K
 
Glenmac said:
@dogslife You are understandably stressed.My lovely daughter in law is in the same position,worrying about her father, and is very distressed at the moment.You must remember to take care of yourself,its a big strain on the carer.Just to say that you are in my thoughts.
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Thank you Glenmac. It helps to know that someone understands. Please give your daughter in law my supportive wishes. It is indeed a very distressing time especially when you are the only carer and all you want to do is make life better for your loved one but whatever you do is not enough as the situation is beyond your control. Thanks again.:)
 
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