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Group 7-day waking average?

5.7 this morning. The only times I've got a fasting BG 5.4 (Sunday) or below (51. Monday) were when I had a lie in :rofl: - Sunday I had actually got up at 6.30am as remembered I had left a sharp knife out of the safe when I woke needing a pee so I went downstairs, washed it and put it away, checked BG which was 6.0 then went back to bed for a couple more hours sleep. Monday I just didn't get up until about midday (though had also been up for a bit in the night tbf).

Youngest didn't quite get what they wanted for their GCSE results last Thursday - most of them were good but one subject they had planned to study at A level they missed the grade needed for their school to agree to it. But they got good enough grades to pivot to another option (BTec) which will still allow them to study their preferred degree if they get high enough grades at that (and the teacher we discussed it with thinks the more coursework style of that course will suit youngest better). They've had quite a lot of struggles with mental health so I'm still very proud of their results.

My 18 year old didn't quite get their 4 for English Language retake, but school will put in for a review as it was only 2 marks short - the head of English said their whole school got lower grades than she had expected for paper 1 so hoping that a review can find a couple more marks so it doesn't need another retake (their currently preferred employer after degree wants a 4 in Language not just Literature).

Busy week at work, supposed to be working atm tbh but struggling to motivate myself despite lots to do. Might go home at usual time and then look at it later at home after a break rather than stay a bit trying to get more done.
 
Morning all.

6.2

CICA and lawyer update. I finally got through to CICA on the phone yesterday. The voice said I was 2nd in the queue and that average wait times were four minutes. Thirty eight minutes later I was connected with an adviser.

I asked if I could have an extension to the deadline for asking for a review. “No.”
I asked how long a review takes. “It can take as long as the claim took to process. Might be quicker. Could be longer.”
So it’s been over three years and a review could be another three years? “Could be longer.”
I asked whether, if I asked for a review and subsequently changed my mind, could I accept the offer on the table at a later date before the outcome of the review. “No. Once you pull the trigger for review it stays pulled.”

So that was an enlightening conversation.

And in lawyer news, last week they said they’d get back to me by the end of the week. I’ve still heard nothing.
Spoke with the ISVA boss at Survivors UK yesterday first thing and she chased them on my behalf at partner level. Nothing. She had no response yesterday and neither did I.

A decision doesn’t have to be made until 6th so there’s a little time yet and I’m meeting my ISVA on Monday. The lack of assistance from a lawyer and the apparent utter intransigence of CICA plus the prospect of three years delay to any compensation being received are having an unexpected consequence; I’m feeling more likely to push back and ask for a review than not and that surprises me somewhat.

Anyway, moving on, time for meditation….
 
Good morning everyone

Dark, grey, cold, threatening rain out there this morning. It could be mistaken for summer!

BG 4.6 it won't be long before I get an appointment for blood tests. The result will be interesting.

Today is a big day. We meet the new Pastor for our church this evening. No idea what to expect. I am going early this afternoon to help set up things.

Maybe some Christmas carols practice later on. Not sure, I've entered a bit of a lazy phase...

Have a great day today whatever you are doing
 
Sun's blazing down out of a clear blue sky this morning and the forecast is good, which means our planned walk to Gribbin Head is on. Yesterday was a day of two halves, a grey and misty morning - at one point we couldn't see across the estuary - but warm and sunny in Charlestown in the afternoon. Predicted shower didn't materialise so I felt a little foolish carrying a waterproof jacket while everyone else was in shorts and T-shirts. Should have left it in the car.

Back in sixland with a 6.1 this morning but I had been up a while before I got round to testing. I blame holiday mode, as normal routines don't apply. Even had to go looking for my test kit.

Hope it's as sunny where you are. Only 3 days of meteorological Summer left. Make the most of it if you can.
 
Morning 6.7 for me today. Been a busy few days and rushing out in a bit to take a friend to Worthing to collect some jewellery.
Surgery asked me to book annual diabetes check as they use birthday to keep things simple. First available appointment....
28 November!
If I go to a surgery further away 23 October. This is the earliest available of all the combined surgeries.
Have a good day all
 
Good morning 5.2
It was far from a flat line overnight - the absolutely huge spike, just was after going for a Balti with some friends
although I had only just fitted the Dexcom One+ before going out to eat so possibly not settled in an some might say

the second libra sensor ran its time out yesterday morning, so will see how I get on with this from Dexcom I need to learn all its features and how it works, anyway a HS did surprise me this morning I was half expecting to wake to a 8 or maybe a 9
next time (we go there about every 3 months) I will make a different menu choice 😉

one feature I’ve already noticed is within the DexcomApp it doesn’t allow screenshots in your phone :confused:

have a fabulous day everyone
TC 😎
 

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Morning all. 6.5.

Had a long day yesterday I was cream crackered by the time I got home. I got the bus times wrong and I was 25 minutes early so started to walk homewards intending to catch it further up the road, it flew by me about a hundred meters from the bus stop! I carried on but my hip was jarring, I had to call the cavalry! Three miles walked all together so quite pleased with that. I then got a same day hangover, two medium glasses of Sauvignon Blanc at lunch time, how decadent! 😉

Osteopath session went well, on the whole he’s pleased with my progress. Just the niggly hip pain to sort. He loosened/stretched my psosas muscle. Jeez, it’s painful the first time he does it, but once it’s done it’s a big relief. Back in three weeks.

Busy today, the three middle grandchildren coming for a sleepover tomorrow so I need to fill the cupboards. Trip to Aldi first thing, chocolate brownies to make and a big pan of Grandma’s cauli cheese soup. They all love it. I’ve booked a table at a local Beefeater, just a mile to walk, for tea tomorrow. As I will have the usual hordes for lunch tomorrow I’m not cooking again!

Have a great day, wet, again!
 
Morning a 6.9 and another flat line overnight and happy enough.
Lovely day planned through Snowdonia and hoping to catch a nice ice cream by the Sea.
Awful tragedy in Beaumaris which I know well yesterday with 3 people killed in a car accident.
Have a great day all
 
Good morning! A 6.3 for me after a very late supper - doing a separate post!

Think I need a decent camera again. Last night there was a very clear waning present moon and I thought I would capture it but no the camera phone just created a shapeless blob of light!

Somewhere between hazy sunshine and bright sunshine!
 
Morning all, 7.5 here. seem to have entered a week of 7s, having done nothing different from last week when I was in the 5s.
The sun is out! There is blue sky! We’ve been promised that for the last 3 days, and it’s been grey and miserable.
 
Morning all. 5.3 after a sleepless night and a 1am correction. I was tired but as soon as the light went off i was wide awake and couldn't get comfortable. Then the high alarm went off and levels continued going higher, despite having had a tea that doesn't usually cause any spike. I might need a little nap later.

Nothing planned for today. Weather is sunny/cloudy and supposed to be 20° so i might make the most of it and sit in the garden with my book.

Congrats on the HS @goodybags.

Have a good day everyone.
 
Good mornng. 6.6 - No justice all I ate yesterday was one meal of chicken casserole. Slept well too. Think the tum upset must have been a virus as food poisoning doesn't usually take so long. Tum still a little uncomfortable.

Another grey morning, Don't know why I check the forecast - it is always a pack of lies. Sunshine? Are they having a laugh?

The astilebe spikes are turning brown - need to start the autumn tidy up once I feel better. No buyers. Market seems dead. Hope the Leeds area is holding up and the probate registry submits to bullying...

Daughter has had a week off chemo as immune system has collapsed - they are busy converting garden shed into isolation space as with small children colds etc are inevitably brought home. Fortunately it is a well built place with slate roof and insulation only needs more in roof. Hopefully immunity boosters will have helped this week. Sorry to sound so gloomy.

Hope the sun is shining on the deserving - which is all of us on here.
 
TinaD said:
Good mornng. 6.6 - No justice all I ate yesterday was one meal of chicken casserole. Slept well too. Think the tum upset must have been a virus as food poisoning doesn't usually take so long. Tum still a little uncomfortable.

Another grey morning, Don't know why I check the forecast - it is always a pack of lies. Sunshine? Are they having a laugh?

The astilebe spikes are turning brown - need to start the autumn tidy up once I feel better. No buyers. Market seems dead. Hope the Leeds area is holding up and the probate registry submits to bullying...

Daughter has had a week off chemo as immune system has collapsed - they are busy converting garden shed into isolation space as with small children colds etc are inevitably brought home. Fortunately it is a well built place with slate roof and insulation only needs more in roof. Hopefully immunity boosters will have helped this week. Sorry to sound so gloomy.

Hope the sun is shining on the deserving - which is all of us on here.
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Big virtual (((HUGS))) to you both
 
A 5.7 for me this morning. 🙂

Dez
 
TinaD said:
Good mornng. 6.6 - No justice all I ate yesterday was one meal of chicken casserole. Slept well too. Think the tum upset must have been a virus as food poisoning doesn't usually take so long. Tum still a little uncomfortable.

Another grey morning, Don't know why I check the forecast - it is always a pack of lies. Sunshine? Are they having a laugh?

The astilebe spikes are turning brown - need to start the autumn tidy up once I feel better. No buyers. Market seems dead. Hope the Leeds area is holding up and the probate registry submits to bullying...

Daughter has had a week off chemo as immune system has collapsed - they are busy converting garden shed into isolation space as with small children colds etc are inevitably brought home. Fortunately it is a well built place with slate roof and insulation only needs more in roof. Hopefully immunity boosters will have helped this week. Sorry to sound so gloomy.

Hope the sun is shining on the deserving - which is all of us on here.
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sending virtual hugs to you both.
 
6.1 this morning.

Sad news in work that someone in another team (who I slightly know but some of my colleagues know much better) has been diagnosed with recurrence of cancer with only palliative care as an option :(
 
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