Group 7-day waking average?

[Clifton]

The world is clearly trying to get back to normal...

Madame is stuck in a traffic jam for the first time in ages trying to get into the Cribbs Causeway shopping nightmare...

I'm attending a UN legal seminar and conference on genocide (not exactly a light hearted boondoggle) in early autumn and so it continues...

Later, maybe a potter down to the Harbourside - jam packed I'd imagine, so alternative could be a local stroll before firing up the BBQ and eating indoors as that chill wind is a bit of a chittering special.

Moderna vaccine first dose side effects are dissipating exponentially so I am pleased for that despite my misgivings on the Swiss cheese emergency approvals rushed in for the vaccine push.

Now, time to read the Observer!

 

[Teaforme]

7.3 average, though I did manage quite a few >7 earlier in the week.
It was skewed by running out of metformin. Because I was originally prescribed metformin by the hospital, there are still problems with getting it as a repeat prescription from the GP. I ended up having to get an emergency prescription from 111 as my waking blood sugar levels were starting to shoot up.

 

[KARNAK]

Good morning stepped over the threshold 10.1 more Basal me thinks.🙂

@eggyg mighty fine photo, reminds me of my younger brother the only one with ginger hair out of
seven of us, mind you he loves milk.

Congratulations on HS @HenryBennett and the hangover.🙂

{{{HUGS}}} @rebrascora keep at it girl. xx

Take care stay safe folks.🙂

 

[SueEK]

@rebrascora so sorry you’re having such a rough ride at the moment, well quite a few moments it seems from your posts. Wish I could offer some wonderful words of wisdom but am sadly lacking in the T1 area. If anyone can turn things around I know you can. Take care and virtual hugs to you xx

 

[freesia]

Morning all, 9.4 for me this morning. Just started to watch series 1 of Line of Duty, wanting to see what all the fuss is about.

Enjoy! It really gets you hooked. I shall wait until the winter when we can't get out as much and watch from series 1 again. I can't wait for tonight. Snacks will be prepared in advance, glass of wine ready and phones will go unanswered 9-10pm

 

[rebrascora]

Thanks everyone for the votes of confidence/support. Not sure I am capable of turning things around. It may be just a question of riding the storm with the best damage limitation I can manage and having faith that there will be calmer waters to come. I think part of my problem is the fear of large doses of insulin and what happens if I suddenly no longer need them... ie I get some really bad hypos out of the blue and that is stopping me from upping my basal insulin as much as I probably need to.

 

[freesia]

@rebrascora could it be your insulin? Have you tried changing it to another pen or cartridge or could you need to change to a different one? Might it be a vicious circle where you stress about the levels but stress keeps them high. Sorry if i've stated the obvious but you are usually really on top of things so it is unusual for you. Keep your chin up, if anyone can sort it, you can. If not, can you talk to a DSN?

 

[freesia]

I think part of my problem is the fear of large doses of insulin and what happens if I suddenly no longer need them... ie I get some really bad hypos out of the blue and that is stopping me from upping my basal insulin as much as I probably need to.

Thats understandable. I worry if i have to have larger amounts of insulin and hypos. But we need to have what our body needs and sometimes it is a bit of a waiting game albeit draining. I hope they level out soon for you.

 

[adrian1der]

Just catching up after a day off line yesterday. I'm joining @HenryBennett today

Done some baking this morning - Lemon Meringue Tart and as I had some shortcrust pastry left a few jam tarts as well. Off to cook a roast pork dinner with lots of crackling

 

[miguel81]

@adrian1der COngratulations

 

[eggyg]

5.4 this morning. Good morning co-posters!

Cool, sunny morning on the Sunday paper run with our dog the smiling Lawrence commencing at 0700, followed by a stop to grab a coffee and for the household (not me -iccchhh) freshly baked pains au chocolat and baguettes. I had poached eggs and carb envy instead!

Schedule upside down as the case I was involved in last week is adjourned for 3 weeks because of illness and subsequent availability issues, so staying in Bristol till Tuesday and flying to Amsterdam then train to the Hague till Friday or Saturday. At least the preparation and meetings can now take place for this ahead of the curve, so something good came out of the unexpected adjournment. First time near an airport since Jan 2020!

Holiday booked in Scotland on the Isle of Skye for ½ term and fingers crossed we can get to Mallorca later on...but waiting to see. If not, plan B has yet to be formulated.

Madame is off with the kids in the new Jemima SUV truck and I am pottering in the garden (with the newspapers and a coffee)...

Have a super duper Sunday all!

I love Skye. Must say it was one of our favourite Scottish holidays. It actually rained every single day but we had a fantastic week. We stayed in the north near to Flora MacDonald’s grave.
It’s a hell of a hike from Bristol, suppose you’re staying over in Annan to check up on errr I mean, see your mum! 😉 PS hope you’re not thinking of going in the Morgan. We have a F Type Jag and I must say I was petrified on those single track roads! Mr Eggy loved it!

 

[eggyg]

Just catching up after a day off line yesterday. I'm joining @HenryBennett today

Done some baking this morning - Lemon Meringue Tart and as I had some shortcrust pastry left a few jam tarts as well. Off to cook a roast pork dinner with lots of crackling

Congratulations on the HS and the baking. I must say your restraint is commendable.

 

[Clifton]

I love Skye. Must say it was one of our favourite Scottish holidays. It actually rained every single day but we had a fantastic week. We stayed in the north near to Flora MacDonald’s grave.
It’s a hell of a hike from Bristol, suppose you’re staying over in Annan to check up on errr I mean, see your mum! 😉 PS hope you’re not thinking of going in the Morgan. We have a F Type Jag and I must say I was petrified on those single track roads! Mr Eggy loved it!

Hope you're having a great time!
It is a fair old hike and Jemima is also a Jaguar - an F Pace - so I think I'll close my eyes on the single track lanes too as she's not a nimble wee machine!

A pitstop to check in on mum is the plan!

 

[Clifton]

Starting to really struggle with this now! 14.5 this morning!
Increased Levemir by another unit last night and another unit this morning. Probably not enough but I am worried about what happens when the wind changes and I (hopefully... at some point) don't need all this extra insulin anymore.

I am also losing control of my diet. I had 2 dark chocolate digestive biscuits at bedtime last night and a hot chocolate (all bolused for) followed by a weak coffee with cream just because I was desperately in need of comfort food. These high levels are making me feel agitated. I also seem to be struggling with hayfever again which happened for a day or 2 after the first vaccine too and is unusual for me. Just feel under the weather and panicking a bit about my high levels.
I have jabbed my largest doses ever this morning of 9 units of Fiasp plus 26 of Levemir and waiting to see what effect that is going to have and when I can think about having breakfast!

I hope you're ok this afternoon @rebrascora - would your health care team maybe offer some help on Tuesday?

 

[Clifton]

@adrian1der @HenryBennett Congrats!

 

[eggyg]

Hope you're having a great time!
It is a fair old hike and Jemima is also a Jaguar - an F Pace - so I think I'll close my eyes on the single track lanes too as she's not a nimble wee machine!

A pitstop to check in on mum is the plan!

Our Jag is Camille.

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

Evening all, 6.8 for me today, now off for an evening stroll along Hunstanton prom.

 

[Clifton]

Our Jag is Camille.

I feel a love affair coming...dainty Camille and honking hulk Jemima meet bonnet to bonnet on a single track road...and the rest is history 😉 There she is at handover. I didn't realise she was so enormous as it was Madame's choice!

 

[Spozkins]

Bit late but woke at 5am and for some reason my levels had spiked to 12 for no reason that I can account for. Also happened tonight too, currently sitting at 18. Interesting woke up very thirsty this morning expecting to be a lot higher so it just shows how your body adjusts.

Anyway, hope everybody who is struggling has some respite soon. Take care all.

 

[Clifton]

Bit late but woke at 5am and for some reason my levels had spiked to 12 for no reason that I can account for. Also happened tonight too, currently sitting at 18. Interesting woke up very thirsty this morning expecting to be a lot higher so it just shows how your body adjusts.

Anyway, hope everybody who is struggling has some respite soon. Take care all.

And the same to you @Spozkins - wishing you all the best