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

I wanted to thank the people here for your kindness.

As more time goes by, I realize how important it is to share my son's name Graham and a little bit about him. If you are interested, there is a photo at this link. It was taken in Nov 2104 on one of our visits to his group home. He's age 24 here, wearing one of his favourite hockey sweaters. https://www.autismbrainnet.org/donor/graham-brown/ We donated jointly to both the Autism Brain Net and the North American SUDEP Registry so he is also on their page (same photo and text) with other people http://sudepregistry.org/our-stories/ ).
 
Chronicle_Cat said:
I wanted to thank the people here for your kindness.

As more time goes by, I realize how important it is to share my son's name Graham and a little bit about him. If you are interested, there is a photo at this link. It was taken in Nov 2104 on one of our visits to his group home. He's age 24 here, wearing one of his favourite hockey sweaters. https://www.autismbrainnet.org/donor/graham-brown/ We donated jointly to both the Autism Brain Net and the North American SUDEP Registry so he is also on their page (same photo and text) with other people http://sudepregistry.org/our-stories/ ).
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Graham looks and sounds like a wonderful son and very very sad that you didn’t have longer with him. My eldest has a similar mix of disabilities but not as severe and so I can appreciate what you’re saying. Graham was clearly special and is no doubt still very very missed. I would imagine too that what you are experiencing with your elderly parents puts you under much continued stress - do make sure you are kind to yourself and try to manage your carer stress as much as possible, you’re important too take care.
 
Debandez said:
I have a dilemma. The lady I was dining with is my best and longest friend. Her daughter is getting married in the beautiful lake district in January. My first wedding in the lakes. Exciting. So last night she told me that the hen party is going to include an afternoon tea. My dilemma is do I go for it! Not hoovering everything up in front of me obviously. Has anyone had an afternoon tea as a treat and what effect did it have on your BS.
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I would try to go if possible.

Is she hosting it herself or it being hosted in a commercial place (restaurant etc.) ?

If she is a close friend, I'd ask if you can bring some items to eat for yourself (explain that the usual afternoon tea items elevate your blood glucose level. If anyone asks why you aren't eating those items and have something else, I'd tell them "medical reasons - doctor's orders.) I'd also eat before I go and sit myself away from the items that aren't good for you.
 
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