Group 7-day waking average?

@rebrascora and @Spozkins, hopefully all our levels will settle soon. I was frustrated because i went to bed on a 6 which is ok for me as i tend to rise during the night but still stay in range. Thats why its always a shock when it spikes when i'm asleep. The libre alarm went off but it was too close to getting up and breakfast to do a correction. Oh well, we keep plodding on and do our best.

@Bloden, i'd love a few days off, i'm counting down to half term, only 4 more get ups! We're away for a few days next week so it should be a nice break. I've been thinking about whether i really enjoy the job any more. It seems the more you do, the more is asked of you and expected. I love being with the younger children but some days the effort of being "on" and "jolly" all day is draining and when you factor in fluctuating levels it can be exhausting. Not sure i can afford to retire yet though. Lots to think about.

@ColinUK, glad you checked in. Keep strong and know we're thinking of you. Take care.
 
ColinUK said:
Just checking in.
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Good to hear from you @ColinUK . I wondered how you were. The hatred and violence you've endured is unimaginable and reliving it must be horrific. Sending you virtual hugs and support. Wish we could do more to help you through these dark times.
 
So sorry to hear you’re still having a tough time @freesia . There’s no way I could stay jolly all day, children are draining especially with the troubles you are having. I feel the same about my job, we take on more and more and feel so unappreciated and as if we are also computerised. Anyhow really hope you get through the rest of the week ok and can have a relaxing week next week x
 
SueEK said:
So sorry to hear you’re still having a tough time @freesia . There’s no way I could stay jolly all day, children are draining especially with the troubles you are having. I feel the same about my job, we take on more and more and feel so unappreciated and as if we are also computerised. Anyhow really hope you get through the rest of the week ok and can have a relaxing week next week x
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Thanks @SueEK. Really looking forward to Friday at 3.30pm.
I do try and stay positive and keep going but just sometimes have a wobble. I am seriously thinking about whether i can afford to retire (although there is a lot to think about and discuss first).
I know what you mean about taking on more though. Is the new secretary working out well and easing your workload a bit? I hope so.
 
Sneaking in quietly at the back of the class.

10 for me today. No idea where that came from as I’ve suddenly been heading off lows for the last few days. Seasonal basal reduction time maybe...I have already tweaked it a bit. Overnight graph line mostly nice and steady then drops like a stone about 5am then straightish up to 10 by 7am. I wonder what I was dreaming about around 5.

Roll on half term for you @freesia x
 
freesia said:
Thanks @SueEK. Really looking forward to Friday at 3.30pm.
I do try and stay positive and keep going but just sometimes have a wobble. I am seriously thinking about whether i can afford to retire (although there is a lot to think about and discuss first).
I know what you mean about taking on more though. Is the new secretary working out well and easing your workload a bit? I hope so.
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Yes she is very nice but naturally very slow. She has to ask for every task as no 2 are the same. She is savvy so will pick it up but will take months so quite hard going. She is enjoying it so we are not disillusioning her - yet lol. I would like to retire but have another 7 years, may change my job though if something comes along I fancy. Sounds like you need to carefully work out the pros and cons for retirement, I’m sure you’ll make the right decision xx
 
Thanks @rebrascora that's a really good point actually. I had the libre set between 3.9 and 10 but lowered it to 8.5 as I thought it motivated me more when the green area was a bit smaller - simple visual creature that I am, but I hadn't really considered how that would affect time in target so much. And to answer your question my bg had stuck to 10 for a good few hours which is why it had affected the TIR. I could have corrected but as I said it was close to bedtime and it arranged itself.

90% feels like a long way off to me, but it's good to know it's doable and if anything I like the challenge!

Edit: just changed settings to 3.9 , 10 and have jumped upto 87%. Thanks for your insight!
 
Spozkins said:
Thanks @rebrascora that's a really good point actually. I had the libre set between 3.9 and 10 but lowered it to 8.5 as I thought it motivated me more when the green area was a bit smaller - simple visual creature that I am, but I hadn't really considered how that would affect time in target so much. And to answer your question my bg had stuck to 10 for a good few hours which is why it had affected the TIR. I could have corrected but as I said it was close to bedtime and it arranged itself.

90% feels like a long way off to me, but it's good to know it's doable and if anything I like the challenge!

Edit: just changed settings to 3.9 , 10 and have jumped upto 87%. Thanks for your insight!
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What happens to your figures if you change the upper limit on your TIR back to 10? I bet it makes your result well over 80%
 
rebrascora said:
What happens to your figures if you change the upper limit on your TIR back to 10? I bet it makes your result well over 80%
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@Spozkins

Just changed my range down to 8.5 and it's down from 90% to 74% so you may well be already at 90% if you keep the suggested settings.... which are there for a reason .... to give us an achievable and healthy goal.... rather than an HbA1c result which could incorporate many hypos and highs into an otherwise good looking result ie you could have an HbA1c of 42 which looks great on paper but in reality be having horrendous hypos every other night and then experiencing huge peaks and troughs through the day, none of which is healthy.
 
I don’t usually bother to look at this thread, I must admit. I was 5.3 this morning after a middle of the night dip. Difficult pasta meal yesterday, but I like setting myself a challenge🙂

My consultant asked me to try something with Libre 2. That’s setting the lower alarm limit to 4.5. It’s transformed my hypo frequency. Depending on the angle of the arrow and the way that score has been reached, I know exactly what to do to correct to avoid going hypo. Makes for a much smoother control during the day - and, as you can see from this morning’s result, during the night as well. Stops all that jelly baby munching around 2.7!
 
SueEK said:
I would like to retire but have another 7 years, may change my job though if something comes along I fancy. Sounds like you need to carefully work out the pros and cons for retirement, I’m sure you’ll make the right decision
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I have another 10 years officially. Seems such a long time so it may be a change of job. I'd like to work a few less hours but can't do that where i am. Oh well...carry on for now.
 
rebrascora said:
@Spozkins

Just changed my range down to 8.5 and it's down from 90% to 74% so you may well be already at 90% if you keep the suggested settings.... which are there for a reason .... to give us an achievable and healthy goal.... rather than an HbA1c result which could incorporate many hypos and highs into an otherwise good looking result ie you could have an HbA1c of 42 which looks great on paper but in reality be having horrendous hypos every other night and then experiencing huge peaks and troughs through the day, none of which is healthy.
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Yep, again you are completely right. I've moved it back upto ten and am now at 87% so I guess I will leave it there. I feel like such a diabetic newbie these days haha. I don't mind though if it means re learning healthier habits.
 
Spozkins said:
Yep, again you are completely right. I've moved it back upto ten and am now at 87% so I guess I will leave it there. I feel like such a diabetic newbie these days haha. I don't mind though if it means re learning healthier habits.
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That reminds me, I forgot to change mine back to 10 again! Done it now but like you yesterday I have been in the 10s most of the late afternoon/evening despite numerous corrections this afternoon. Not sure if it is because I am struggling desperately with sciatica at the moment. It has been niggling for days but starting to get to the point where I can't ignore it anymore. Loath to take Ibuprofen in case it upsets my stomach again but think I am going to have to go for it. Just need to sort out some food first and then start on my back exercises again. Really should do them every day even when it gets better but so easy to lapse until you are in pain again.
 
Am I first to report this morning? I woke early, so 5.6 at 05:00.

We had our first meal out with friends for a very long time yesterday - it was so good.
 
New sensor last night at bedtime and guess who woke up to a House Special at 5am this morning when the alarm went off. That cleared my sleepy brain fog! Needless to say, I like this new sensor!!

Hope everyone has a good day
 
7.6 today and off to work. Have a good day everyone xx
@rebrascora congrats on your HS x
 
@rebrascora I too am pleased to report a 5.2 this morning. 🙂 That was despite last night's once in a while treat of spaghetti bolognaise and a little bit of Lindt choccy for afters. o_O Maybe that's the secret - further investigation may be necessary.

Dez
 
MeeTooTeeTwo said:
@rebrascora I too am pleased to report a 5.2 this morning. 🙂 That was despite last night's once in a while treat of spaghetti bolognaise and a little bit of Lindt choccy for afters. o_O Maybe that's the secret - further investigation may be necessary.

Dez
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Congrats Dez. Very happy to be sharing the 5.2 step with an HS pro. I had a sneaky G&T and an extra half a unit of Levemir last night to achieve mine and then 2 Lift tablets after I got into bed and scanned a 4.2 with a downward sloping arrow... Oops!
 
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