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Group 7-day waking average?

Morning all. 9.0 for me this morning, still waiting to see if extra unit of Tresiba is working. After 3 nights, so far, doesn't seem to have made much difference..still yo yo ing after meals and after bolus has worn off. Trying it for another 3 nights i think then might put it up again. Will see. Going into town today to get a few bits, drop off sharps box and pick up prescription.
@Michael12421 , good luck today. Keep us posted with how you get on.
Have a nice day everyone.
 
5.9 this morning
 
Good morning on a thoroughly miserable day,🙄 laundry all done and dried
but whose the idiot that left a tissue in a pair of shorts pocket?😱
Not much to report today other than a bit of trivia, on this day 120 years ago
the first long distance bus between London and Leeds began which was good
news the bad news it took two days to complete the journey.o_O😱:D

Congratulations on the HS @Michael12421 and good luck for today.🙂

You hit it on the nail @Anitram the service lights and any other lights you have
on start counting down as soon as the service lights are switched off. Doesn`t
matter if you only drove the car home and never used it for a year.🙂

Enjoy your day folks, take care stay safe.🙂
 
Anitram said:
it popped up yesterday but because of lockdown I've only done just over 5,000 miles since the last service 11 months ago
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I wonder - a whole new discussion. Servicing is time based as well as mileage. My wife’s cars have always been low mileage and I’ve been particular about an annual oil change. The dealer also has a schedule of service items based on time, eg brake fluid.

But I wonder if sensors are now sophisticated enough to determine the performance of the engine oil. Oil can degrade from condensation in the engine if it’s outside in winter and never used for long enough to evaporate the water off. The oil will look a bit milky on the dipstick. But, hey, probably not, I’m just dreaming. AI (algorithms) don‘t appear to work for exam results.
 
This is going to take some time as I still cannot see properly - please forgive any spelling mistakes.
Ambulance arrived to 0750 and I was at the hospital by 0830. I handed over the precious papers and was told that the doctor would see me at 0900. Was called in to be told that I could not be seen because the appointment date on the papers was October 2nd!!! I didn't throw a tantrum but just sat down and said that I was going nowhere until I had seen someone.
Doctor relented and aplogised and said that he would carry out the test then
Lots of drops and I was then asked to wait outside for 30 minutes..
When I went back in I was told that there was no evidence of diabetic retinopathy but there was a small cataract which did not need surgery. I would however have to go back for a more intensive examination but it would take some time to arrange an appointment. In the meantime I would have to do the best that I could with my reduced vision.
He signed the form enabling me to have an ambulance to take me home. He even asked his nurse to take me to the waiting area as I could hardly see. I have waited up to 8 hours for the ambulance in the past but today I was helped into an ambulance within 10 minutes.
I have no idea how long it takes for those drops to wear off but it is more difficult to see than it was 24 hours ago.
Sandwiches tonight as I can't see well enough to cook. Ah well.
 
Quite an ordeal @Michael12421
I hope that your vision improves through the afternoon and that you can relax.
 
Oops! 😳 Little Miss Forgetful here reporting in, at last! Forgot to check in at all yesterday & only remembered to check in now today.😳

Yesterday’s waking was 08:20 BS 7.6. I upped the midnight Levemir a bit from 26 to 30 & kept my Novorapid doses as all my after eating readings are within range to see if I can improve the waking BS & it went down by about 2mmol!:D I then, finished the Felix Francis & felt a hankering to watch “Kind Hearts and Coronets” as Francis’ hero in the book “Guilty, Not Guilty” being the 3rd son of an Earl saw that film as a child & used to have daydreams about doing away with his 2 elder brothers to inherit the Earldom: he points out it was only ever comedic fantasies as he loved his brothers even then as a child; even more so now he really couldn’t do away with them both &, now years later, each of his brother’s 2 sons, his 4 nephew’s, as well!😱:D😛😎 So, I went for a search on iTunes & discovered that just last year, in 2019, was the 70th. Anniversary of the film’s release & it had been restored. I bought it & watched it 3 times in a row & had hilarious day laughing over this black comedy which many consider to be the best comedic film ever made. I also, discovered that the film was actually based on a very obscure book written in 1907 by an Edwardian actor/playwright called “Israel Rank“ & was a satire against anti semitism as the eponymous character is Jewish: the film’s screenwriters changed him to half Italian because in 1949 it was too close to the Nazi atrocities of WW2!o_O So, I looked up the kindle book on amazon & bought that as well for the bargain of 99p. I read that & it’s a first person account & goes into much more detail over each of his 6 murders of his relatives that stood between him & the title!😱:D😛😎😉

I haven’t finished the book yet & only about half way through with him having committed 2 murders & now planning a 3rd. Last night I decided to up my midnight Levemir a bit more to 36 & this morning I woke on 09:06 BS 5.5🙂 That’s more like it!:D I’m keeping my NR doses as my readings across the board are all within range: definitely don’t want hypos by increasing the doses; midday Levemir is fine too at 46 & I just wanted to tackle the waking BS!🙄

I shall finish the rest of the book today!:D

If you’ve never seen the film “Kind Hearts and Coronets”, I highly recommend it as there’s no other black comedy like it where you’re actually rooting for a serial killer killing off his relatives in gruesomely bizarre ways: my favourite being Lady Agatha in a hot air balloon shot down via a bow & arrow fired from his window; his voiceover “I shot an arrow in the air, she fell to earth in Berkley Square”!:D:D:D The book “Israel Rank’ is even funnier!😛:D😎😉

A very belated G’day Mates to you all & keep warm on the inside; it’s still stormy, wet & windy here on The Causeway Coast!😉
 
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Anitram said:
Although we go to Cornwall every year at this time I've been feeling a little uneasy about it this year
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We went to Cornwall for the week at the beginning of August. Where we stayed was busy but we were able to social distance. I know that some of the other areas like Looe (narrow streets) and Newquay were really busy though. I would have thought that as the children will all be back in school next week though it shouldn't be as busy. I don't know whether you eat out but if you do, book a table asap if you haven't already. Where we stayed, the table was booked out for the whole of the opening time, no one had it before or after. I felt quite safe. Hope you enjoy your holiday
 
Michael12421 said:
This is going to take some time as I still cannot see properly - please forgive any spelling mistakes.
Ambulance arrived to 0750 and I was at the hospital by 0830. I handed over the precious papers and was told that the doctor would see me at 0900. Was called in to be told that I could not be seen because the appointment date on the papers was October 2nd!!! I didn't throw a tantrum but just sat down and said that I was going nowhere until I had seen someone.
Doctor relented and aplogised and said that he would carry out the test then
Lots of drops and I was then asked to wait outside for 30 minutes..
When I went back in I was told that there was no evidence of diabetic retinopathy but there was a small cataract which did not need surgery. I would however have to go back for a more intensive examination but it would take some time to arrange an appointment. In the meantime I would have to do the best that I could with my reduced vision.
He signed the form enabling me to have an ambulance to take me home. He even asked his nurse to take me to the waiting area as I could hardly see. I have waited up to 8 hours for the ambulance in the past but today I was helped into an ambulance within 10 minutes.
I have no idea how long it takes for those drops to wear off but it is more difficult to see than it was 24 hours ago.
Sandwiches tonight as I can't see well enough to cook. Ah well.
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Good for you @Michael12421 standing your ground. I'm glad the doc relented and saw you. Hopefully your appointment will come through quickly.
 
I managed to get in a good walk this afternoon in nothing worse than a light drizzle towards the end.

Then this evening off to the Bull & Claw with my wife. It’s a localish pub restaurant that’s only recently reopened having had a major fire before Christmas. It’s long been one of our favourites.

On our way out I pricked a finger and got a reading of 4.4
I had:
Asian salt & chilli beef
Lobster & chips (I have chips no more than once a month)
3 scoops of ice cream
No alcohol, just water

Started eating at 19:00 and did a finger prick at 21:00 - reading of 6.7
That‘s very acceptable. No?
 
HenryBennett said:
Asian salt & chilli beef
Lobster & chips (I have chips no more than once a month)
3 scoops of ice cream
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Ooohhhh, i hope that tasted as good as it sounds
 
freesia said:
Ooohhhh, i hope that tasted as good as it sounds
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I’m convinced that the lobster was cooked in heaven and sent down to their kitchen.
 
Evening All.
5.1 this morning.
Made my 1st trip into school today since I got sent home on March 17th - it’s still there! Quite a few changes observed as there wasn’t really anyone there to speak to. Sorted my room out a little bit but need to go and do a more next week. My room is definitely clean I will say that!!! Kind of looking forward to it but I think I’ll feel different when there‘s a 1000 or so wandering round at staggered breaks and lunch !
 
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Lanny said:
Oohhh! 😛 That sounds delicious!:D AND not too bad on the BS!o_O
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I think the lesson for me is to be determined and virtuous for 95% of the time and then derive enhanced enjoyment from the treats.
 
Morning all,
A 5.6 for me today.
@Michael12421 I hope things improve for you soon, it's been a bit of an ordeal!
For me, finished the decorating at daughters house, back to my own list!
I am sure Mrs Snowwy added to it whilst I was out!

Blessings Snowwy
 
5.2 this morning, notwithstanding my “excesses” last night.
 
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