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Group 7-day waking average?

Snoopyj said:
Hi everyone
This is my first posting on this thread. Two weeks after starting on metformin, after 18 months of denial.
Hba1c was 129.
I have spent the last two weeks trying to get things organised, (got meter and carb counter)
cut out obvious sugars and cut down on carbs, very little exercise just housework and gardening. Thank you for all advice and good wishes given, it means alot.
From today trying 100g a day carbs and 1/2 hr walk.
Bloods this morning 11.3 and lost 8lbs.
Best Wishes and have a good day
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As others have said, WELCOME!
Even by signing up to the forum, and especially by starting to post things, you’re taking positive steps to get your diabetes under control so that’s worthy of a huge congratulations!

You’ll find we’re generally an OK bunch and never think you can’t ask something. Because you can.
 
rebrascora said:
Yes, and welcome from me too @Snoopyj
Feel free to tell us a bit more about your interests or lifestyle too. We like to build up a little mental image of people on this thread and get a feel for their lifestyle and sense of humour etc. It is more of a community thread than just comparing/collating fasting readings. I hope you enjoy being part of it.
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Lord only knows what image you lot have of me!
 
ColinUK said:
Lord only knows what image you lot have of me!
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Well.... those pink high heels that Flower got sent by mistake certainly feature quite strongly! 😉 :D
 
ColinUK said:
As others have said, WELCOME!
Even by signing up to the forum, and especially by starting to post things, you’re taking positive steps to get your diabetes under control so that’s worthy of a huge congratulations!

You’ll find we’re generally an OK bunch and never think you can’t ask something. Because you can.
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Thank you ColinUK
 
rebrascora said:
@Becka Your analogy certainly sounds appropriate and feasible to me. I think you should be pushing your nurse or GP for insulin with those levels especially if you are barely eating. There is no reason why they can't start you on insulin now and do the testing later. Get on to them and report your BG levels and tell them you are worried. If your pancreas suddenly splutters to a halt you will end up in A&E which would be higher risk in my opinion than going to the GP surgery where only a very few patients are being allowed in and a high level of precautions seem to be being taken.
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I would imagine being prescribed insulin would require a lot more contact with the outside people (those who do not live in my flat, where I live alone) than just blood tests would. But sadly I have repeatedly sent my blood results to the surgery and never had a reply. It is why I ended up experimenting on myself with my meds to work out what was happening.

The first time was the day the lockdown started, when they confirmed my shielding status but ignored my concerns over how high my readings were, and totally ignored my follow up asking for advice. A month late I had to make an official complaint about something, so included the failure to respond to my diabetes concerns and included the latest test results. They did eventually reply, but again ignored the diabetes aspect.

I requested the blood tests last week, giving the reasons why with my concerns and the figures. Unsurprisingly I have not heard anything back. The only positive action from them was when I spoke with the practice pharmacist, who prescribed the Sitagliptin. Though, as I mention on here at the time, I do not think they listened to me and just went to the next step on the standard pathway.

I fully intend on switching practices when I can, although sadly that will have to be after I have my diabetes being properly looked at because that cannot wait. But I am monitoring my symptoms and levels in case things do get worse. And if shielding is extended in England for another six weeks, as has been in Wales, then I will make another official complaint as that would be too long to keep waiting. Supposedly there will be an announcement on that next week.

Last week I went from 14.0 on Saturday to 9.2 on Sunday, so hopefully tomorrow will be just as inexplicable.
 
Evening all. 8.5 @ 6.37am quite high but I'm a bit crook at the minute, my arthur is chronic, having trouble moving and gardening but better than yesterday so there's that. 🙂 I'm still on the low carb, my version, which means I'm still eating too much but my weight is going down by ounces, better off than on. I got a plate of ice cream cakes out of the fridge today and stared at them for ages before putting them back. Good grief, that's never happened before, I'd have eaten them and started again next Monday.
 
5.0 this morning. 🙂

Stay safe and well and 2 metres apart.

Dez
 
6.0 this morning - yesterday must have just been an outlier for no particular reason I guess.
Just stood on the scales and that’s also moved in the right direction with another half a pound drop yesterday.

I’m meeting up with a really good friend later today for a socially distanced walk which I’m really looking forward to so I hope it stays dry.
 
Morning all,
@ColinUK snap! 6.0 for me too.
Can't match anything else as I don't have heels and Mrs Snowwy doesn't wear them! (More of a wedge girl...)
Anyhoo I did indulge in a treat fish n chips yesterday for the locally chippy, it was luverly 😎
Started the mammoth job of repointing the patio which will involve replacing some broken slabs etc. Will take ages, no doubt.
Must look after the knees.
Off for a 5 mile run soon and then 'virtual church' our minister is back after weeks of covid related illness, knocked him for six!
Need to set up the pc for zoom.

Looks a beautiful morning out there,
Have a blessed Sunday
Snowwy
 
Snowwy said:
Morning all,
@ColinUK snap! 6.0 for me too.
Can't match anything else as I don't have heels and Mrs Snowwy doesn't wear them! (More of a wedge girl...)
Anyhoo I did indulge in a treat fish n chips yesterday for the locally chippy, it was luverly 😎
Started the mammoth job of repointing the patio which will involve replacing some broken slabs etc. Will take ages, no doubt.
Must look after the knees.
Off for a 5 mile run soon and then 'virtual church' our minister is back after weeks of covid related illness, knocked him for six!
Need to set up the pc for zoom.

Looks a beautiful morning out there,
Have a blessed Sunday
Snowwy
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Lovely take on fish and chips in the Guardian yesterday although the sweet potato “chips” would always leave something to be desired. Or desireed.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/20...s-for-a-british-summer?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
 
Morning All, well it's a 5.2 for me this morning and I'm so happy with that
 
ColinUK said:
Lovely take on fish and chips in the Guardian yesterday although the sweet potato “chips” would always leave something to be desired. Or desireed.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/20...s-for-a-british-summer?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Good pun! I love sweet potato fries but can’t make them myself, they always end up in a soggy mess doesn’t matter how I do them, skin on, skin off, par boiled, not par boiled, in the oven, in a pan full of oil.But if I want fish and chips, I have REAL fish and chips! 🙂 PS enjoy your socially distanced walk.
 
Morning on this extremely sunny Sunday. The great British weather, it’s as changeable as my BGs! After the HS yesterday, back in the 6s. 6.4. I know that’s fine in the grand scale of things, but 5.2 was better! Enjoy your day, no idea what I’m doing today, I’m not in a bubble so won’t be seeing friends or family. :(Maybe a bit of gardening before it gets too hot, then I can lounge on my lounger.🙂
 
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