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Group 7-day waking average?

Vince_UK said:
Same as me Kelly, Exactly the same.
I was diagnosed Sept 28 th 2 days before I left for Shanghai for 3 months.
No info nothing. Hadn't a clue. Using this forum and asking questions off the very supportive people here i have my levels totally under control and similar to your levels.
Simple rules
Low carbs, I hardly eat any very low.
Test, before and after meals 2 hours after.
Loose weight I have lost 15 kilos since Sept 29th.
Use this forum, it is a godsend and never be afraid to ask any questions you want.
You will be fine I can assure you .
Go through he threads and everything you could want to know is there.
It is not the end of the world and I now view it as an inconvenience lain and simple and a lifestyle change.
Keep in touch and let us all know how you get on.
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I've changed my diet and now it the gym 3 times a week for 2hrs a time. I walk everywhere I need to go but it's hard shifting this weight. I've only lost 2kg in 3 weeks. Maybe it' slow because I also have underactive thyroid.
I'm trying my best to beat diabetes. I' only taking 500 slow release metformin a day and hoping that soon I can come off these and control it by diet and exercise.
 
Morning all.
Huge basal increase overnight - went to bed at 6.2 and woke up at 11.0.... want to give up!!!!

Stupid cold and cough.
 
I am on 1x500mg daily also Kelly
I created a BG level and food spreadsheet and recorded my levels Kelly adn food.
2 kg is fine.
High Protein/Low Carb diet don't worry about fats.
I eat a lot of meat, fish, eggs, cheese, some veg.I eat them literally by the "ton" but only eat 3 times per day
Plenty of water.
Don't snack unless it is healthy snacks.
I will see my GP when I am back in the UK and have an appointment Jan 2. I intend to tell him I want off the meds and to control myself via diet and exercise.
If he says no then we will have a "serious discussion".
Really you are doing fine.
 
Morning all! It's been a few days since I tested my waking BG, & this morning I deliver a 5.7.🙂
 
Kelly-marie said:
I've changed my diet and now it the gym 3 times a week for 2hrs a time. I walk everywhere I need to go but it's hard shifting this weight. I've only lost 2kg in 3 weeks. Maybe it' slow because I also have underactive thyroid.
I'm trying my best to beat diabetes. I' only taking 500 slow release metformin a day and hoping that soon I can come off these and control it by diet and exercise.
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With levels like that you have little to worry about Kelly-marie. They are out of diabetic range. Just keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll be fine! 🙂

My waking level is 6.6 this morning.
 
Hello all. Cold and wet here in Manc. 🙂

7.5 @ 7.07 yesterday and 6.6 @ 7.22 this morning. Mum refused her prunes so I ate all of them! Like eating honey but I didn't stop. Agh. Will grit teeth and measure in an hour, expecting a huge spike now. :(
 
Good Morning/Night/Morning Everyone.
Hope you all dream of your hearts desires
On the home run now to Christmas 1 Week and it will be all over.

Accu-Chek say 5.3
At 6.10 am
Have a good day ya all.

There are only two ways to live your life..
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is a miracle.
- Albert Einstein
 
Good morning Vince and everyone. 4.8 this morning which I'm really pleased about as it means that I hopefully only need to do a little bit more basal tweaking 🙂 🙂 Gave myself one heck of a scare last night. Was happily brushing my teeth when there was a horrible sensation in the lowest part of my back, as if all of the muscles/bones had dropped down by a few centimetres then pure pain across my lower back. I shouted for Mark to come up. The worst pain cleared up after a few minutes but it is still painful this morning. Not sure what happened. Any suggestions?
 
AJLang said:
Good morning Vince and everyone. 4.8 this morning which I'm really pleased about as it means that I hopefully only need to do a little bit more basal tweaking 🙂 🙂 Gave myself one heck of a scare last night. Was happily brushing my teeth when there was a horrible sensation in the lowest part of my back, as if all of the muscles/bones had dropped down by a few centimetres then pure pain across my lower back. I shouted for Mark to come up. The worst pain cleared up after a few minutes but it is still painful this morning. Not sure what happened. Any suggestions?
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Morning AJ
Good levels
Backs are mysterious. Maybe a visit to an oseopth would help.
Years ago one morning I bent down to pick up my briefcase and I was like that for 3 days. Painful and the muscles had locked up. No reason for it.
Took his a further 3 days of visits to relax it and it hurt like billyoh.
Just a suggestion AJ.
 
Vince_UK said:
Morning AJ
Good levels
Backs are mysterious. Maybe a visit to an oseopth would help.
Years ago one morning I bent down to pick up my briefcase and I was like that for 3 days. Painful and the muscles had locked up. No reason for it.
Took his a further 3 days of visits to relax it and it hurt like billyoh.
Just a suggestion AJ.
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Thanks Vince I will have a think about an osteopath. I did go to one a few weeks ago because prior to this I was already struggling with walking but the osteopath wasn't sure that he could help - and, as I don't work, it was rather expensive as I also need taxis, when he didn't have any faith that he could help me. But I might try another one to see if they can do something.
 
A visit to your GP is definitely needed but in the mean time perhaps a heat pad on your back could help. Just thought of that.
 
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Sorry to hear about your back. I hope the pain eases soon, I think you should see your GP.
Heat mayhelp ease the pain.
I’m afraid backs are funny things, all it takes is a slight twist or bend in the wrong way and it can hurt like hell.
Gentle hug.
 
Good morning. 6.2 today.
 
Thank you Vince and Ljc I will sort out a heat pad. Going to the GP sounds a good idea - I have a rheumatology appointment on January 2nd about my pre-existing back/hip problems that cause me problems with walking - any thought as to whether I should see the GP before that as it's coming up to Christmas or wait for rheumatology? Sorry I can't think straight at the moment because I didn't sleep well. I already have a good supply of co-codamol and ibuprofen. NHS physio is a 13 week wait around here. Plus, it may sound silly but every single holiday Mark has had this year has involved him having to take me to medical appointments - I really didn't want that to happen this holiday.
 
@AJLang
AJ I would try to get to see my GP this week before Xmas.
You don't want to be in pain over the holiday period plus you really need to know what is going on there I would suggest.
Pain doesn't recognise Christmas and has no breaks.
There is no reason in 2017 why anyone should have to endure any pain. I seriously would see my GP this week.
 
Vince_UK said:
@AJLang
AJ I would try to get to see my GP this week before Xmas.
You don't want to be in pain over the holiday period plus you really need to know what is going on there I would suggest.
Pain doesn't recognise Christmas and has no breaks.
There is no reason in 2017 why anyone should have to endure any pain. I seriously would see my GP this week.
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Thank you Vince. I'm going away tonight but if it's still causing problems when I get back I will call the GP. Hopefully the painkillers that I've got will do the trick.
 
AJLang said:
Good morning Vince and everyone. 4.8 this morning which I'm really pleased about as it means that I hopefully only need to do a little bit more basal tweaking 🙂 🙂 Gave myself one heck of a scare last night. Was happily brushing my teeth when there was a horrible sensation in the lowest part of my back, as if all of the muscles/bones had dropped down by a few centimetres then pure pain across my lower back. I shouted for Mark to come up. The worst pain cleared up after a few minutes but it is still painful this morning. Not sure what happened. Any suggestions?
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No suggestions other than the ones already said, I find gentle stretching helps and but we are all different. Back pain is horrible and hope you feel better soon.
 
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