Group 7-day waking average?

7.5 for me this morning which is again disappointing considering that I upped my basal again last night and took another correction for a 10 at bedtime, but at least no corrections needed through the night and I slept well.

@MeeTooTeeTwo Congrats on another House Special Dez.

@merrymunky Well done on psyching yourself up to doing a test. I think at that level you probably need to be asking for help through medication, to at least give you a start. I know you are frightened that the nurse will be judgmental, but if he/she is, then that reflects more on his/her poor ability to support people and they should be ashamed not you. In the mean time drink plenty of water to flush that glucose out and good to read that you have hunted your gym gear out ready to hit the road with Eris for some fresh air and exercise. Go girl!
 
SB2015 said:
Good morning all.

6.4 this morning . Not bad as arm was a bit throbby in the night having decided to stop the oromorph.
Bearable after a day of doing too much yesterday. A lazier day today.

@merrymunky i can’t remember whether you were on insulin before. Would it be worth asking about that to help get levels down especially as you are feeling so rough. That might help you feel better as the levels come down and so find it easer to manage. I suspect a nurse faced with someone wanting to sort this will work with you rather than moan about what has passed.
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I was on insulin through pregnancy then was instructed to stop it straight after. I’m just back on the usual metformin at the moment. I wish I’d kept my stash as I had loads but it was taking up so much room in the fridge we discarded it. I could have just used it to get a head start but never mind.
 
Maca44 said:
Marathon here she come's View attachment 17412
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I was at 1/2 marathon distance before lockdown last year, I would love to run the London Marathon, but a friend of mine who took a charity place said raising the sponsorship money was much harder work than the marathon training itself. I struggled to get the amount needed for the 1/2 marathon, which got cancelled last year and this year, luckily they are allowing us to carry over our fundraising to next year, assuming the run will actually go ahead.
 
Bloden said:
Love the leggings and t-shirt @Grannylorraine - must be nice having a personal shopper! 😛
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Thank you, I love baking including cakes, but these are the nearest I can get to cupcakes these days.

My personal shopper that was also my personal taxi and waiter for the day. Has a lovely afternoon out with him, he probably can't say the same lol.
 
DuncanLord said:
Happy Monday All,
I know we don’t like Mondays, but the weekend is coming, just like Christmas and the snow.
A 5.5 here for me this morning, obviously not helped by exercise last night, dropping to 5.0 before bed so had 2 crackers and coffee so it wouldn’t fall overnight.
Giving up on science being accurate measurements.
Do exercise, Do eat health or do this do that.
Weight up by a pound. Could be fluid.
Meters that don’t read accurately or test strips different.
my body that either puts insulin into system from a duff pancreas that works in “stits and farts”.
A liver that may release sugar if it wants.
I’ll take it as it comes and record results.
Applications accepted for a team of phd students to do life time work on a “Dunk”.
This species is so much of an Individual that it will baffle science for years to come.
However feel well, so stay safe everybody.
Sorry about comedy ramblings.
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There’s no rhyme nor reason for what goes on with diabetes. I’m a type 3c and my little teeny tiny bit of pancreas “stits and farts” too. ( we always say it that way, much funnier). I tell everyone I’m an enigma! 😛
 
@Grannylorraine
I meant to say (and then forgot) how much I love your new outfit. Personally I would have gone for some bright shoes too but comfort and fit are more important than colour when it comes to footwear.
How lovely that your son showed his appreciation of you like that. Must make you feel very proud and a little spoiled... and why not!
Much as I have never been much of a runner and training for a half marathon would be a massive effort for me, I am with you that the fund raising would be what would make it nigh on impossible. I find it incredibly difficult asking people for sponsorship.
 
SB2015 said:
How did the eye appointment go @eggyg ?
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Just back, luckily no tear or detachment. Thank blooming goodness! Sitting in the house with my ( brand new) sunglasses on and the curtains closed! From rain first thing to bright sunshine! My eyes can’t cope! It’s such a relief, just need my ears sorted now. How is your recovery going? X
 
rebrascora said:
@Grannylorraine
I meant to say (and then forgot) how much I love your new outfit. Personally I would have gone for some bright shoes too but comfort and fit are more important than colour when it comes to footwear.
How lovely that your son showed his appreciation of you like that. Must make you feel very proud and a little spoiled... and why not!
Much as I have never been much of a runner and training for a half marathon would be a massive effort for me, I am with you that the fund raising would be what would make it nigh on impossible. I find it incredibly difficult asking people for sponsorship.
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Thank you, my previous running shoes were bright pink, the only ones they had in stock were either black or grey this time, but as you say the fit and correct shoe is the most important thing not the colour, I did buy a pink water bottle just to add back some pink into my runs now my trainers are black.
 
G'day all. 9.0 @ 11.28 on a very breezy day. 🙂
 
eggyg said:
Just back, luckily no tear or detachment. Thank blooming goodness! Sitting in the house with my ( brand new) sunglasses on and the curtains closed! From rain first thing to bright sunshine! My eyes can’t cope! It’s such a relief, just need my ears sorted now. How is your recovery going? X
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That is good news. What a relief.

the pain is easing in my thumb, but the rest of the hand that I can is still very swollen and getting extremely colourful. Stopped the oromorph now, so feel a bit more human and less drowsy. If it is successful as last time it will be worth it. Early days and at least two weeks in this plaster. Another 8 weeks in a rigid splint but can then remove it with help to wash the arm, which will be a delight.
 
merrymunky said:
I was on insulin through pregnancy then was instructed to stop it straight after. I’m just back on the usual metformin at the moment. I wish I’d kept my stash as I had loads but it was taking up so much room in the fridge we discarded it. I could have just used it to get a head start but never mind.
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Would they let you go back on insulin.
 
SB2015 said:
Would they let you go back on insulin.
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I’m not sure to be honest.
I’ve just tested and even now after another good day before tea I’m 10.1
 
merrymunky said:
I’m not sure to be honest.
I’ve just tested and even now after another good day before tea I’m 10.1
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Well that is a lot better than this morning's reading and most people are less insulin resistant in the evening so fingers crossed your reading tomorrow morning after 2 good days of sensible eating will show an improvement. We all know it doesn't come tumbling down from those high readings in a day. Keep doing what you are doing and I am sure you will be getting single figures by the end of the week. Slow and steady is the best way to reduce those levels.
 
rebrascora said:
Well that is a lot better than this morning's reading and most people are less insulin resistant in the evening so fingers crossed your reading tomorrow morning after 2 good days of sensible eating will show an improvement. We all know it doesn't come tumbling down from those high readings in a day. Keep doing what you are doing and I am sure you will be getting single figures by the end of the week. Slow and steady is the best way to reduce those levels.
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I just had a cheese salad for tea so hoping it won’t spike much higher
 
6.4 this morning. Had a scheduled trip to the eye clinic today took best part of 3 hours waiting etc. Day off work and just 3 and 1/2 days of year 11 to go. Sort be sad to see them go but they’re ready bless them. Hope all had a good day.
 
Bloden said:
They sound bloody useless! I hope you enjoyed the Greek yogurt n berries - I have mixed seeds, walnuts n crunchy almond butter with mine, yum. 😛

Glad to hear the recovery’s going well @SB2015.
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I do quite like it. It takes away from the flavour of the natural yoghurt that I’m not keen on. I’ll have to get some seeds and nuts in again to try.
I was 11.7 after the salad so a normal rise at least. Thing is I want to pick at something as it’s just not worth it bit I’m annoyed I can’t!
 
This afternoon I made one of those Fruity chocolate tray bake from the diabetic UK website.
Recipe says make 12 portions each of 10 carbs each so sounded good to get away from pieces of fruit as a pudding desert after meal.
It turned out okay, so had one after my beef stew mash potatoes and mixed veg at teatime. 5 carbs for stew 30 for potatoes and 1 for black coffee. 10 for 1 portion of the fruit bake.
So:
17:42. BG 5.7
17:45. Insulin 1 unit (Humulin M3) an 2 Metformin tablets
18:40. Tea. ( as above )
20.39. BG. 8.3. Bit higher than last few days
20:50. Days Exercise ( as weather cooled a bit)
3.64km walk in 42 mins 08 secs
Av pace. 11”33’ /km.
29 m elevation gain
No not ready for marathons yet!
23:10. BG 5.8. About right for bed

let’s see what it is in morning.
Verdict on tray bake. Two very little mouthfuls of total taste, but to be honest I could have eaten half the bake in one sitting. BG levels through the roof one would think! Yes will probably finish it over next few days. Make it again , probably not.
 
Good morning - 9.6

I am happy with that because yesterday was absolutely dreadful - hypo after hypo all day long.
I tested all day Iong and ran out of strips so had to go to the pharmacy at 17.30 for more and had a hypo in the pharmacy. The pharmacist wanted to call an ambulance, sat me down and offered me sugar. I ate or drank so many carbs I became bloated, I drank a whole litre of peach juice at 16.00 which raised me to 14 but the 500 metre walk to the pharmacy was sufficient for me to hypo whilst there. He offered to drive me home but I ate the last of my JB's and stayed there for 30 minutes before walking home. I was back down to 2.1 so, bloated or not, I made dinner and did not bolus. I am going to reduce my basal this morning from 14 to 12 and hope for the best. I must telephone my sister this morning and ask he to send me more JB's. I have to get on top of this situation because in 2 days time I have to drive to get my second Covid jab.
 
Good morning this very overcast, cool morning.

I am aching a lot from fighting a huge Budlia bush on Sunday. I won I think. Not sure if I will go for a walk (any excuse).

5.3 for me this morning.

My wife was up twice last night. I think she was hearing things again. She wouldn't say when she wandered back to bed. Today may be a bit rough. I had better prepare myself. So sad. So sad.
 
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