Group 7-day waking average?

Morning All
A 6.3 for me this morning. That was following a night of exercise at the swimming pool. 1500 m in 61 minutes followed by an extra time up to 45 mins after end of exercise in car park waiting for levels to rise from 4.7 to above 5.0 so I could drive home.
I thought I’d taken on enough carbs before swimming but obviously not.
Do exercise and become healthier they say! Weight also up by a pound this morning. That goes against the adverts. Lol.
@Robin If you are on holiday, why do you expect Libre to work all the time. Hope you get it sorted and have a good holiday.
 
Well, having had a lovely BG day yesterday almost exclusively in the 4s, 5s and 6s I had 10g carbs with a coffee last night to bring me up from 4.9 to drive back from visiting my friend.... we hadn't seen each other for 497 days!!.... and levels went up to 8 and promptly stuck there despite 2 units of insulin when I got home (I did have some blue cheese at bedtime as well as I hadn't had any evening meal) but levels were rising hence the extra unit, so whilst I prevented it hitting double figures it stayed high and I have a lovely flat line in the 8s all night and awoke on 8.8. It was bliss having such lovely stable readings yesterday. Getting your basal dose just right makes all the difference in the world! Not sure if it is purely phycological but I am sure I feel physically better too. Wish I had more days like that but my basal needs are constantly changing so it won't last for long!

Anyway, I have a personal best on my Libre this morning for the past 7 days..... 95% TIR with 2% above and 3% below.... I know I need to work on the "below" figure but Libre exaggerates a bit at low levels so it is probably realistically nearer 1.5% Anyway, that result makes me happy this morning even if my waking reading doesn't!

@Gwynn I liked your post because I wanted to show support and of course your readings was good (as always) but so very sad that you had a difficult day yesterday. Fingers crossed she will be better today.

@HenryBennett I like your style using alcohol to get an "House Special". Nice work!
@Hazel I really don't know how you do it but great to see you so on form with the "Hazel Specials" Well done!

@eggyg Hope they managed to get the sheep in and dried off before the shearers arrive. Not the best drying weather today! Hope you have a lovely day with the "locusts"!
 
4.1 when I woke this morning, up to 5.8 now despite not eating anything. Lost 3lb this week despite all the wine. Exactly 1 stone to lose until in the normal weight range, I do not actually want to be skinny, but well toned.

@merrymunky - well done on your weight loss, it is lovely to seek those scales going down.

Have a good weekend everyone.
 
Well, it seems as if my sensor heard me threatening it, and it suddenly decided to work! It gradually started climbing after I’d tested this morning and had a 2.9 versus a 6.9 on a strip, and it’s now sitting more or less square with the strips. This is why I usually put a sensor on 24hrs in advance, despite it not being the official recommencation. Because my old sensor dropped off, I started the new one straight way, and it sulked for 18 hours.
I have a theory about why the old one dropped off, too. I caught the sun on the backs of my arms a couple of weeks ago, not badly, but I've been peeling slightly for the last couple of days, so I assume the sensor peeled off with the top layer of skin. I wonder if this is why some people have no success with adhesion, if they’ve got skin that renews itself too efficiently.
 
@DuncanLord You don't need to wait 45 mins when you are below 5, only below 4. If you are below 5 but above 4 you just need to take some carbs on board and then you can drive straight away. I was confused about this when I was first diagnosed, but it is just a means of ensuring that your levels don't drop too low. Many non diabetic people will be driving around with levels below 5 and it does not affect their ability to drive, so it will not affect yours. Eating those carbs just ensures that your levels will go up above 5 and so your levels won't drop lower during the journey.
 
Northerner said:
How about for a bit of fun if people who test in the mornings post their waking levels? I think it would be interesting to see what the average works out at after a week 🙂

I'll start with mine - I was 6.0 when I woke up this morning 🙂

(please don't let me be the only person to enter one! 😉)
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mine is HI doctors useless trying to fob me off to another hospital that i can't get to.
 
crystalangels said:
mine is HI doctors useless trying to fob me off to another hospital that i can't get to.
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If your meter says HI, on most meters that means the reading is over 33. With a reading that high I would be ringing 111 as a matter of urgency.
 
merrymunky said:
Good morning all. 8.6 here. 12lb down according to my scales from my starting weight last month. It’s working. Just looking forward to those levels coming down too.

Looking forward to the Wimbledon finals this weekend. I was planning to take Eris to the park today for fresh air before the match but it’s pouring with rain so I doubt she wants to sit in wet swings.
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Well done Going the right way
 
I agree with @silentsquirrel @crystalangels if your meter is just reading as HI I'd seek medical attention via 111 as that is in no way good and rather quite dangerous, please seek help xx
 
Maca44 said:
We need numbers
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If HI a meter won't give numbers but it generally only reads as HI if levels are above usually 33.3 xx
 
rebrascora said:
, I have a personal best on my Libre this morning for the past 7 days..... 95% TIR with 2% above and 3% below
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Fab stats @rebrascora! Well done!!


rebrascora said:
@DuncanLord You don't need to wait 45 mins when you are below 5, only below 4. If you are below 5 but above 4 you just need to take some carbs on board and then you can drive straight away
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I must admit, i'm with @DuncanLord with not driving under 5. For me, i know my levels can drop quickly so even with some carbs on board i wouldn't risk it but everyone is different.
 
rebrascora said:
@DuncanLord You don't need to wait 45 mins when you are below 5, only below 4. If you are below 5 but above 4 you just need to take some carbs on board and then you can drive straight away. I was confused about this when I was first diagnosed, but it is just a means of ensuring that your levels don't drop too low. Many non diabetic people will be driving around with levels below 5 and it does not affect their ability to drive, so it will not affect yours. Eating those carbs just ensures that your levels will go up above 5 and so your levels won't drop lower during the journey.
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Thanks Barbara
Having re-read DVLA paperwork you are correct but I must admit they don’t make it clear. One set of paragraphs about testing and 45 mins for brain to clear then a little incidental one about under 5 and over 4.
That makes life easier.
 
freesia said:
Fab stats @rebrascora! Well done!!



I must admit, i'm with @DuncanLord with not driving under 5. For me, i know my levels can drop quickly so even with some carbs on board i wouldn't risk it but everyone is different.
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You must be above 5 when you start driving and every two hours during the drive.
If below 4 or feeling Hypo You must stop and eat and retest after 45 mins
As per usual DVLA rules are arbitrary and unclear.
 
No reading because I overslept till half nine, cracking sleep after exhausting day yesterday. Dad's birthday so had to go to the 'quiet centre' as Mum calls it, the local cemetery and tidy family plots and put flowers on, I take my kneeler now and garden tools, s'easier. I used to leave it all to my sisters and just watch but they've overtaken me in the 'crook' state so I have to apply myself instead of being lazy and a creaking gate. :D It's our own stupid faults, all Type 2s and chomping sweeties in the car and my driving sister never ever tests before driving. Didn't know you had to till I came on here.

Have a good day all. 🙂
 
DuncanLord said:
You must be above 5 when you start driving and every two hours during the drive.
If below 4 or feeling Hypo You must stop and eat and retest after 45 mins
As per usual DVLA rules are arbitrary and unclear.
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They definitely are! I always make sure mine are high 5s-low 6s minimum before driving, though i only drive short journeys anyway to and from work/supermarket etc
 
Dxxoo said:
No reading because I overslept till half nine, cracking sleep after exhausting day yesterday. Dad's birthday so had to go to the 'quiet centre' as Mum calls it, the local cemetery and tidy family plots and put flowers on, I take my kneeler now and garden tools, s'easier. I used to leave it all to my sisters and just watch but they've overtaken me in the 'crook' state so I have to apply myself instead of being lazy and a creaking gate. :D It's our own stupid faults, all Type 2s and chomping sweeties in the car and my driving sister never ever tests before driving. Didn't know you had to till I came on here.

Have a good day all. 🙂
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@Dxxoo
It all depends on the Meds you are on, whether you have to test with driving. Insulin Yes. And certain medication, which can cause Hypos. (I won’t name them, because not sure and if I get them wrong, I could be in big trouble)!!
It would be best to check rules with your Doctor or consultant.
 
A long over due 5.2 this morning. Pleased it’s the weekend I was so looking forward to a lie in then the ruddy builders on site next door started reversing a JCB. I assumed it was about 8.00am. Then looked at clock and discovered it was 6.54. Not pleased !!

Having real eye issues again. Had injections Jan to March them for to the improved, stable and leave it and see stage but it’s driving me nuts. Check up in August.

Have a good day all
 
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