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Group 7-day waking average?

5.3 this morning. I'm off to town later on to have my first Covid 19 jab. I wonder how that will affect my BG readings.
 
Ditto said:
Thank you Sue. I've finally seen the light! Actually I just couldn't stand feeling so bad, I was proper miserable and I don't want to be evangelical about low carb as I know it's YMMV but it's always been a miracle for me if I could only stick to that way of eating as all my ills immediately get better. The lower bg readings are a good side effect as it's my other symptoms that I was avid to try and clear up a bit and they are much improved. I am determined to get to 8stones this year as well which is a bit daft at this late stage as that horrible lady doctor frightened the wits out of me saying I won't be able to eat very soon anyways but I just want to do it before I look like a skelly whatever I do. :D I will never go to that doctor again. Whatever happened to 'first do no harm' 😳 Bet you're sorry you said anything now. :D
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Some Doctors can be incredibly insensitive. Loosing weight is not easy and you don’t need a lecture you need support x
 
4.2 Morning all, bit of cheese on fresh baked Keto bread last night so a disturbed night with wired dreams but man the bread and cheese was nice.
I will only see one doctor she gets me, so I can call surgery and leave a message and 9/10 she calls within a hour it's abit like the red Bat phone for those who are of an age to remember.
 
GoodMorning
5 @ 6.15 today
 
4.8 and wet and windy this morning. 🙂:confused:

Dez
 
9.1 this morning. Also weight reducing along with BG reading. Slowly but in the right direction. I try not to think about the many months of dieting in front of me, I put me in this situation and it would seem that I enjoy a challenge!
 
Yesterday was a total wipeout still with side effects post jab Wednesday.
Spent most of the day curled up under the duvet. And ate whatever I felt I needed.

4pm yesterday woke up after a doze and felt much better. This morning feel as right as rain and am reporting in with a 6.2.

Due some test results today regarding a pesky little skin infection which won’t budge. Expecting to be prescribed a course of mega antibiotics and frankly can’t wait. Little concerned how they’ll interact with normal gastric biome health and BG levels however. Any one got any hints/advice etc?
 
Ditto said:
Thank you Sue. I've finally seen the light! Actually I just couldn't stand feeling so bad, I was proper miserable and I don't want to be evangelical about low carb as I know it's YMMV but it's always been a miracle for me if I could only stick to that way of eating as all my ills immediately get better. The lower bg readings are a good side effect as it's my other symptoms that I was avid to try and clear up a bit and they are much improved. I am determined to get to 8stones this year as well which is a bit daft at this late stage as that horrible lady doctor frightened the wits out of me saying I won't be able to eat very soon anyways but I just want to do it before I look like a skelly whatever I do. :D I will never go to that doctor again. Whatever happened to 'first do no harm' 😳 Bet you're sorry you said anything now. :D
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Not at all, you deserve congratulations. Really pleased to hear you have been feeling better, you are a favourite poster of mine and so glad things are on the up (or perhaps I should say down) for you. Any reduction in weight will be good for you emotionally and physically so do your best to keep at it. Have a good day Ditto x
 
Morning all woke to a 12.4 corrected and now 3.4 thanks diabetes!

I’m still trying to find a solution for my skin reaction to my pump cannulas it’s causing bg mayhem 🙄

I hope you’re all doing well out there. Lashing down today I’ll have to find my Sou’wester to brave a walk!
 
Morning 7.7 today, Sainsbury’s trip today, should have yesterday but went to the park instead to meet my son and grandson. Was as if the May carnival was on there were so many people about. Obviously people trying to make the most of a let up in the rain. Good luck everyone who is having their jab today.
Have a good day x
 
Morning

8.5 for me
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Morning all and yet another 5.5, three in a row. I’m calling that an Eggy Special! What’s even more surprising is that last night I didn’t have any bolus with my tea as my BG reading was 3.1 and I didn’t feel it, which is a tad worrying as I usually do. I’m assuming as I’d not long been home after our 15 mile walk. As I was just about to eat, I didn’t have any fast acting carbs, naughty I know, but I couldn’t face jelly babies et al, ate my homemade pie and had a KitKat straight after, tested an hour later, 6.3. Then I got the munchies and had a packet of crisps. Bedtime 11pm 9.7. Didn’t correct. Think I’ve got the hang of this diabetes malarky at last, well, until tomorrow! Have a fab day. Friday again! 🙂
 
Morning everyone. 5.3 for me this morning..so close!! Had to reduce basal last night by half unit, that extra bit was just a tad too much, was very low all day and it dropped with any activity.
Had appointment for vaccine yesterday, going next Friday.
@Ditto keep up the good work.
Have a good day everyone.
 
4.5 this morning for me but getting there involved 5 Lift tabs for some more naughty 2s around 4am. I have to be honest I didn't reduce my evening basal dose by as much as I said I was going to because I didn't get out for formal exercise yesterday and my bedtime reading was 9.7, but it was a slow steady descent overnight for me again into the red. Must do better!

@SueEK so sorry to hear you need an extraction. I completely understand and sympathise with your dilemma. I would rather have root canal work than an extraction.... I am really squeamish about extractions. Hope it goes smoothly when you eventually psych yourself up for it.

@Ditto I agree with @SueEK and your honesty about your battle with food is inspirational in itself let alone the fact that you pick yourself up and try again each time after you get sabotaged by that family of yours.... what are they like! You have been doing so much better recently and it is great to hear that you also feel better for it. I do wonder if your goal is perhaps putting too much pressure on yourself and breaking it down into smaller targets that you can celebrate achieving (and we can celebrate with you... because you know we like celebrating 🙂 and since my birthday I have plenty of rum in the cupboard to work with!) might be more rewarding and motivating. Just think how good it will feel to show that unsympathetic Dr what you can achieve without her help and support.
 
A 5.5 for me at 06:57. Very windy here in West Berks and the rain has just started. Looks like it's going to be a horrid Friday but at least it is Friday. Weekend tomorrow!

Have a good one everyone
 
Sujo said:
9.1 this morning. Also weight reducing along with BG reading. Slowly but in the right direction. I try not to think about the many months of dieting in front of me, I put me in this situation and it would seem that I enjoy a challenge!
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Try not to see it dieting and months, see it as small changes and tweaks for the rest of your life, it takes away the struggles we get dieting, if your diet changes are working that's great but we still need to enjoy our food.
 
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