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Group 7-day waking average?

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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Frightening @Michael I hope your vision improves when the drops wear off, good luck and stay safe
 
06:56 BS 4.7 🙂 It was chilly last night & there’s a definite Autumnal feel in the air! Shivering emoji! If I go any lower now I may need to dial back the midnight Levemir a wee bit?🙄

An early Very Good Morning to you all & have a Wonderful Day! 😉
 
4.4 for me today. 🙂
No morning walk/exercise for me, it's too bloomin' wet and windy. 😱
Stay safe and well.

Dez

PS. I thought for a moment that my mouse was knackered, until I realised I was trying to push my Glucometer around the desk. :D Anybody else done that?
 
A 6.4 for me on this much cooler morning. Dull, damp and quite breezy. The three cherubs will be attending our crèche this morning for the last time for a while. It’ll just be the littlest cherub as of next week as the schools return. She is going to miss her siblings after having them at home for six months. Grandson can’t wait after being stuck at home with his two sisters!
The car passed her MOT, we just had a 13 mile walk around the locale whilst she was being seen too. Luckily, apart from a bit of mizzle, the rain held off until we picked the car up. In the five minutes it took us to drive home it turned torrential! The luck of the devil! Have a fab Friday. 🙂
Congratulations @HenryBennett on the HS. @Michael12421 hope the drops have worn off, it takes a long time for me.
 
Morning

Well mum didn’t get the best news at the opticians, unfortunately she has the start of a cataract that they will monitor so back in 6 months but they reckon it will only be a couple of years before she needs to see the specialist

I made a little progress yesterday that I hope I can continue, I hugged Bruce for the first time since March

Just had a text off my dad saying he was on the way to A&E and his partner would keep me informed, quite worried as no idea why

Anyways its a 6.8 for me this morning

@freesia are you at a primary or secondary school? Do you know what way you guys will be working when your back? Just at out primary schools at least there's uproar from the parents as the children are having outside learning in all weather!

Have a nice day and stay safe guys
xx
 
5.8. - I’ve even posted in the morning on waking !
Hope everyone has a good day.
 
Morning all. 8.6 here this morning, a bit higher than i like but i've flatlined in target all night so hoping new amout of Tresiba is starting to kick in. Going for a coffee with a friend this morning so looking forward to that.
@Kaylz i work in a primary with ages 5-7. Before we finished we had to have all windows and doors open, which wasn't too bad as it was warm. I think we have got to have pupils facing the front now as well, a bit like a Victorian classroom. Not sure what else different we are doing, kids and us were constantly handwashing and they stayed in bubbles. We do have outside learning areas but the whole school can't use them at the samw time. Will find out more no doubt when i get back.

Kaylz said:
made a little progress yesterday that I hope I can continue, I hugged Bruce for the first time since March
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Thats great news. Keep it up. We humans need physical interactions.

Kaylz said:
Just had a text off my dad saying he was on the way to A&E and his partner would keep me informed, quite worried as no idea why
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Oh no. I hope everything is ok. Keep us posted.
 
Bexlee said:
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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It feels quitr strange when you first go back but you soon get used to the new ways of working.
 
HenryBennett said:
I’m convinced that the lobster was cooked in heaven and sent down to their kitchen.
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I’ve only had once.
I’m Jewish and sort of stick to the dietary rules, so no pork stuff and no shellfish. Was curious about lobster and saw it on a menu, made sure it wouldn’t come with claws or shell or anything and ordered it. Was throwing up all the next day. I know how important freshness is so seafood so perhaps it wasn’t too wise to order it in the middle of Switzerland. At the top of a mountain. In winter. On a pizza.
 
@Kaylz, just had breakfast. Not just peanut butter in porridge but CRUNCHY peanut butter in porridge...amazing!x
 
6.6 today.
Feel like c**p to be honest.

Training call for the new job yesterday was fine. More today. Starts at midday and add I’ve not had office time structure in my life for over a year it’s a bit of a shock not being able to get up and stroll away when the sun pokes through, or play with the cat when he’s demanding attention.
I’m also aware my fluid intake yesterday was abysmal. Barely drank anything. I won’t be making that mistake again today.

Diet has wavered recently too and I’ve found contraband creeping in to my fridge (which means I’ve bought it because it doesn’t otherwise miraculously appear!) so it’s been thrown out. I’m going to focus back on the 800 cal regime until I’m down to target weight and then start to reintroduce foods. I’d tried to start introducing them too soon and it’s thrown me through a loop somewhat.
It’s also clear that I’ve still got food habits which need addressing be they emotional eating traits or portion control.

Weird message from the GP yesterday asking to book an appointment for “phlebotomy samples” to be taken. I’ve already got an appointment on 7th for bloods to be drawn for HbA1C so what this is for I’ve not got a clue. I’ll call them later to see bc what’s what.

The cat’s also been being a pain the last few days. He’s an indoor beastie so fireballs and cat sick are normal but he’s been a bit moody and has managed to time his regurgitations to perfection as they’re now within moments of me putting fresh bedding on the bed. So I’m off to the pet shop to get more feliway, cat grass, maybe a new scratch post and a slow eating bowl.

A number of friends are currently isolating after being contacted by track and trace and I’m tired after a run of poor sleep.

Court case has become a lot more complicated too this week but I trust my counsel to advise the right thing.

Other than that I’m fine. 🙂
 
@freesia my MIL is a TA at one of the primary schools here and I do feel sorry for them as they don't have shelters when it's outside learning so they literally are getting absolutely soaked and sitting wet and cold with the windows being open when they do get back in, my MIL is 62 and Type 2 so not the best of conditions for her either to be fair

My suspicions were correct about my dad and they think its his stomach ulcer that's having a flare up
xx
 
freesia said:
@Kaylz, just had breakfast. Not just peanut butter in porridge but CRUNCHY peanut butter in porridge...amazing!x
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I might try and order some crunchy with my next Morrisons order as I'm down to only having 2 jars and my MIL forgot to pick it up at Lidl and went to Asda instead yesterday :( xx
 
7.7 today, the less said about our meal out yesterday the better.
@MeeTooTeeTwo no can’t say I’ve ever managed that one 🙂
@Michael12421 so pleased you got to the hospital at last. If it had been anything serious I’m sure they would have picked it up there. Hope you can see better today and your appt comes through quickly x
 
Kaylz said:
@freesia my MIL is a TA at one of the primary schools here and I do feel sorry for them as they don't have shelters when it's outside learning so they literally are getting absolutely soaked and sitting wet and cold with the windows being open when they do get back in, my MIL is 62 and Type 2 so not the best of conditions for her either to be fair

My suspicions were correct about my dad and they think its his stomach ulcer that's having a flare up
xx
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When we've done outdoor learning in the past children are encouraged to change into old clothes and waterproofs before so if anyone does get wet or muddy they can change. We have classroom doors leading outside so, before we finished, if it was raining we could leave all doors open and there was no need to be outside. I feel for your MIL. Its no fun when you're wet, cold and maybe not feeling 100% but you still need to be upbeat and enthusiastic. I hope your dad is ok x
 
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