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Good morning all. 4.7 for me. Plans today are hair cut and coloured, cleaning the house through and some washing, then the journey up to yours @eggyg for the fakeaway 😉. Its nice and sunny here atm, hopefully it will stay that way.
Congrats on the HS @Robin, are you going for a hat trick?
@ColinUK a leisurely lunch with friends is always good. Glad you had a nice time.
Have a good day everyone.
Congrats on the HS @Robin, are you going for a hat trick?
@ColinUK a leisurely lunch with friends is always good. Glad you had a nice time.
Have a good day everyone.
Bloden
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Lucyr
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13.9 today. Story time below!
Yesterday morning I forgot my basal and so by lunchtime even with corrections I was 18 and bg wasn’t for moving. I corrected after lunch, as I often would do, but a bit earlier/extra perhaps as I was fed up of it.
After work and before dinner, went for a dog walk on the beach. Didn’t take diabetes kit as I had sensor on, was over 16, wasn’t a particularly strenuous walk just a stroll, had been a few hours since corrections and wasn’t moving anyway… I thought I was certain I was safe and just didn’t think about the what if.
You probably know where this is going… Libre just kept alternating between showing a reading that was plummeting and “scan in 10 mins” then too low to read. Shuggah said the same. I just had nothing on me and no shops around as we were on the beach. Walked slowly back to the car and thankfully made it but when I got there I was 2.3. What a scary time, really caught me out.
Yesterday morning I forgot my basal and so by lunchtime even with corrections I was 18 and bg wasn’t for moving. I corrected after lunch, as I often would do, but a bit earlier/extra perhaps as I was fed up of it.
After work and before dinner, went for a dog walk on the beach. Didn’t take diabetes kit as I had sensor on, was over 16, wasn’t a particularly strenuous walk just a stroll, had been a few hours since corrections and wasn’t moving anyway… I thought I was certain I was safe and just didn’t think about the what if.
You probably know where this is going… Libre just kept alternating between showing a reading that was plummeting and “scan in 10 mins” then too low to read. Shuggah said the same. I just had nothing on me and no shops around as we were on the beach. Walked slowly back to the car and thankfully made it but when I got there I was 2.3. What a scary time, really caught me out.
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Grannylorraine
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Morning
a more respectable 6.5 today, what a difference taking my meds makes. Today I will be starting to make sugar flowers for my daughter‘s friend for her wedding cake, her mum is making the cake but can’t make the sugar roses etc, so I have been asked to assist. Hope my fabric arrives so I can decide what to try making myself, inspired by the sewing bee, I have always had a sewing machine but largely used for repairing clothes or making simple costumes when I went tap dancing.
@Robin - congratulations on your HS on consecutive days.
@Kaylz - sending you hugs.
a more respectable 6.5 today, what a difference taking my meds makes. Today I will be starting to make sugar flowers for my daughter‘s friend for her wedding cake, her mum is making the cake but can’t make the sugar roses etc, so I have been asked to assist. Hope my fabric arrives so I can decide what to try making myself, inspired by the sewing bee, I have always had a sewing machine but largely used for repairing clothes or making simple costumes when I went tap dancing.
@Robin - congratulations on your HS on consecutive days.
@Kaylz - sending you hugs.
Kaylz
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Thank you 🙂 just worrying about Bruce, he had a funny turn at work on Wednesday morning, one of those that's usually a warning sign of a seizure will follow but so far he's been ok so just have to hope and pray it stays that way xx
NotWorriedAtAll
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5.7 this morning.
My kitchen is not completely out of commission but at diminished access because I am having laminate flooring put in and a couple of new cupboards installed. That means eating has been a bit hit and miss with meals consisting of a lump of cheese and a tomato or a chunk of salami or a quick 'porridge' in the microwave made with coconut and almond flour and psyllium husk and almond 'milk.' Looking forward to normal service being resumed as I have a few new recipes I am itching to try.
My kitchen is not completely out of commission but at diminished access because I am having laminate flooring put in and a couple of new cupboards installed. That means eating has been a bit hit and miss with meals consisting of a lump of cheese and a tomato or a chunk of salami or a quick 'porridge' in the microwave made with coconut and almond flour and psyllium husk and almond 'milk.' Looking forward to normal service being resumed as I have a few new recipes I am itching to try.
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Good Morning on this beautiful day!
4.7 to match @Lily123 when I got up at 8:30.
@Kaylz HUGS!
@ColinUK glad you had a lovely lunch.
@Lucyr hope you had some hypo cures in the car... must have been quite a hairy experience for you.
@Grannylorraine I am in awe of people who can make sugar flowers.
@Robin woo hooo Congrats on two HS in a row!
Not much to do today except pick up a swimsuit I ordered from a shopping complex a few miles away, then I may just sit in the garden and sunbathe!
4.7 to match @Lily123 when I got up at 8:30.
@Kaylz HUGS!
@ColinUK glad you had a lovely lunch.
@Lucyr hope you had some hypo cures in the car... must have been quite a hairy experience for you.
@Grannylorraine I am in awe of people who can make sugar flowers.
@Robin woo hooo Congrats on two HS in a row!
Not much to do today except pick up a swimsuit I ordered from a shopping complex a few miles away, then I may just sit in the garden and sunbathe!
rebrascora
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Morning folks.
Having a bit of a rough ride at the moment. No idea why I took such a mental nose dive earlier in the week when I was on top of the world last weekend but I am struggling to climb out of this hole I have fallen into. Of course sleep and eating patterns are affected which doesn't help my diabetes management. Needing numerous corrections every day including stacked corrections less than an hour apart sometimes to try to keep a lid on things. Basal doses have been increased day on day (and night on night) to try to get the ship back on an even keel again. Need to get out for a walk but really can't face people. May end up doing a midnight walk tonight. I even politely sent Ian packing yesterday when he stopped in to check on me because him just being in my space was getting me so internally agitated and I had just managed motivate myself to get out into he garden to do something when he arrived and stopped me.
My challenge for the day is going into the village shop to get some milk. Trying to work out when I am least likely to meet anyone.... other than the shop staff of course, who are absolutely lovely but that doesn't make it any easier.... One of the only times when I might have wanted to use a self service till.... but you don't get those in a village shop. 🙄
What makes it worse is that I have absolutely no excuse or reason to feel like this, so the guilt of that makes it worse.
Anyway, I planted some seeds yesterday to give me something to nurture and look forward to (germinating seeds always has an element of magic to it I think, like baking) and I cut back a load more weeds in the garden and got thoroughly stung by nettles again. Still lots more to tackle but making a little progress.
Many congratulations to @Robin on your consecutive House Specials and good luck for tomorrow. Hope you are having an enjoyable riding lesson today.
@Lucyr Blooming heck! What a close call! 😱
I've never had a hypo and not had treatment on me but I left the house one morning and went out for a carriage drive with Ian and forgot my gear including hypo treatments and realised half way round that I had prebolused 4 units for breakfast but not actually eaten breakfast. Thank goodness for Novo(not so)Rapid being sluggish because I managed to get back to the yard 2 hours post bolus on 2 dusty dirty mint imperials which had been rolling around in Ian's pocket loose for the horses, without actually dropping into the red. I have never not had hypo treatment with me since. Live and learn as they say!
Having a bit of a rough ride at the moment. No idea why I took such a mental nose dive earlier in the week when I was on top of the world last weekend but I am struggling to climb out of this hole I have fallen into. Of course sleep and eating patterns are affected which doesn't help my diabetes management. Needing numerous corrections every day including stacked corrections less than an hour apart sometimes to try to keep a lid on things. Basal doses have been increased day on day (and night on night) to try to get the ship back on an even keel again. Need to get out for a walk but really can't face people. May end up doing a midnight walk tonight. I even politely sent Ian packing yesterday when he stopped in to check on me because him just being in my space was getting me so internally agitated and I had just managed motivate myself to get out into he garden to do something when he arrived and stopped me.
My challenge for the day is going into the village shop to get some milk. Trying to work out when I am least likely to meet anyone.... other than the shop staff of course, who are absolutely lovely but that doesn't make it any easier.... One of the only times when I might have wanted to use a self service till.... but you don't get those in a village shop. 🙄
What makes it worse is that I have absolutely no excuse or reason to feel like this, so the guilt of that makes it worse.
Anyway, I planted some seeds yesterday to give me something to nurture and look forward to (germinating seeds always has an element of magic to it I think, like baking) and I cut back a load more weeds in the garden and got thoroughly stung by nettles again. Still lots more to tackle but making a little progress.
Many congratulations to @Robin on your consecutive House Specials and good luck for tomorrow. Hope you are having an enjoyable riding lesson today.
@Lucyr Blooming heck! What a close call! 😱
I've never had a hypo and not had treatment on me but I left the house one morning and went out for a carriage drive with Ian and forgot my gear including hypo treatments and realised half way round that I had prebolused 4 units for breakfast but not actually eaten breakfast. Thank goodness for Novo(not so)Rapid being sluggish because I managed to get back to the yard 2 hours post bolus on 2 dusty dirty mint imperials which had been rolling around in Ian's pocket loose for the horses, without actually dropping into the red. I have never not had hypo treatment with me since. Live and learn as they say!
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Wow! On for the hat trick tomorrow?
eggyg
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So sorry you’re feeling that way Barbara. Could it be hormonal? It’s a “funny” age we’re at. Not old, but not young. I can get down because I can’t do the things I once was able to. Nothing serious like sky diving, but today for example, we made an obstacle course in the garden for the kids. I was doing a demonstration but one of the things was hopping. I found I couldn’t actually even begin as my hip just wouldn’t let me! I often think what the heck will I be like when I’m 72 (if I’m still around) if I’m this decrepit at 62. Hope you start to feel more yourself soon. Don’t hide away though, that’s the worst thing. Glad you’re venturing out to the village shop, it’s a step in the right direction. Hugs. XMorning folks.
Having a bit of a rough ride at the moment. No idea why I took such a mental nose dive earlier in the week when I was on top of the world last weekend but I am struggling to climb out of this hole I have fallen into. Of course sleep and eating patterns are affected which doesn't help my diabetes management. Needing numerous corrections every day including stacked corrections less than an hour apart sometimes to try to keep a lid on things. Basal doses have been increased day on day (and night on night) to try to get the ship back on an even keel again. Need to get out for a walk but really can't face people. May end up doing a midnight walk tonight. I even politely sent Ian packing yesterday when he stopped in to check on me because him just being in my space was getting me so internally agitated and I had just managed motivate myself to get out into he garden to do something when he arrived and stopped me.
My challenge for the day is going into the village shop to get some milk. Trying to work out when I am least likely to meet anyone.... other than the shop staff of course, who are absolutely lovely but that doesn't make it any easier.... One of the only times when I might have wanted to use a self service till.... but you don't get those in a village shop. 🙄
What makes it worse is that I have absolutely no excuse or reason to feel like this, so the guilt of that makes it worse.
Anyway, I planted some seeds yesterday to give me something to nurture and look forward to (germinating seeds always has an element of magic to it I think, like baking) and I cut back a load more weeds in the garden and got thoroughly stung by nettles again. Still lots more to tackle but making a little progress.
Many congratulations to @Robin on your consecutive House Specials and good luck for tomorrow. Hope you are having an enjoyable riding lesson today.
@Lucyr Blooming heck! What a close call! 😱
I've never had a hypo and not had treatment on me but I left the house one morning and went out for a carriage drive with Ian and forgot my gear including hypo treatments and realised half way round that I had prebolused 4 units for breakfast but not actually eaten breakfast. Thank goodness for Novo(not so)Rapid being sluggish because I managed to get back to the yard 2 hours post bolus on 2 dusty dirty mint imperials which had been rolling around in Ian's pocket loose for the horses, without actually dropping into the red. I have never not had hypo treatment with me since. Live and learn as they say!
rebrascora
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@eggyg
Hiding away really is my best strategy when I am like this. My sister came over on Thurs and she is so close she is like "another me", but even with her I really struggled and when she left I am sure she was as frustrated as I was and I just felt guilty that I had been difficult. It was a negative experience and much as I love her and we have the same interests, it would have been better if she hadn't come over that day.
Unlike yourself, I am not naturally a gregarious person, so dealing with people is quite an effort sometimes....I do wonder if I might perhaps have a slight element of autism. This is why I often go out late at night to walk or to see to the horses because my yard is so public, it is the only time I have peace and feel relaxed. I love the quiet and solitude and darkness when I have the world to myself.
On a positive note, I know from experience that this will pass and I will come back up again and things will seem possible again and normal perspective will be restored.
I did wonder if it was hormones as my weekly HRT patch was due and I put it on a day early to see if that would help but it didn't. I think it is just the way I am wired and I have been battling it now for many many years, so hoping it is hormonal is probably clutching at straws.
Not made it to the shop yet because I need to get in the shower first and my hair needs washing and those things are posing a mental challenge at the moment. I have managed to get out in the garden and go a bit more jungle bashing and do the basics with the animals of course. Just struggling with the basics for myself! 😱
Looks like it is going to be another BG battle day. It took 3 hours this morning for my 5 units of Fiasp to bring me down from 8.4 to 5.2 so that I could eat breakfast, despite doing physical work in the garden to try to help it and that was with another 2 units Levemir increase this morning. Jabbed another 2 units of Fiasp with breakfast but levels are heading back up towards 10 again. Arrgh! When it gets like this sometimes it is a relief to have a hypo, just to reassure myself that I am not injecting water and break the frustration of trying to contain the highs.
Sorry.... moan over. 😳
Hiding away really is my best strategy when I am like this. My sister came over on Thurs and she is so close she is like "another me", but even with her I really struggled and when she left I am sure she was as frustrated as I was and I just felt guilty that I had been difficult. It was a negative experience and much as I love her and we have the same interests, it would have been better if she hadn't come over that day.
Unlike yourself, I am not naturally a gregarious person, so dealing with people is quite an effort sometimes....I do wonder if I might perhaps have a slight element of autism. This is why I often go out late at night to walk or to see to the horses because my yard is so public, it is the only time I have peace and feel relaxed. I love the quiet and solitude and darkness when I have the world to myself.
On a positive note, I know from experience that this will pass and I will come back up again and things will seem possible again and normal perspective will be restored.
I did wonder if it was hormones as my weekly HRT patch was due and I put it on a day early to see if that would help but it didn't. I think it is just the way I am wired and I have been battling it now for many many years, so hoping it is hormonal is probably clutching at straws.
Not made it to the shop yet because I need to get in the shower first and my hair needs washing and those things are posing a mental challenge at the moment. I have managed to get out in the garden and go a bit more jungle bashing and do the basics with the animals of course. Just struggling with the basics for myself! 😱
Looks like it is going to be another BG battle day. It took 3 hours this morning for my 5 units of Fiasp to bring me down from 8.4 to 5.2 so that I could eat breakfast, despite doing physical work in the garden to try to help it and that was with another 2 units Levemir increase this morning. Jabbed another 2 units of Fiasp with breakfast but levels are heading back up towards 10 again. Arrgh! When it gets like this sometimes it is a relief to have a hypo, just to reassure myself that I am not injecting water and break the frustration of trying to contain the highs.
Sorry.... moan over. 😳