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rebrascora
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Well, I am with Dez on a 4.3 this morning. Woke at 6am with a reading of 5.4 but as I had been late to bed, I decided to have a bit more kip and went back to sleep until 7.30am.
Decided not to bolus for DP straight away this morning and not to have breakfast because I had dinner last night. I let my reading rise to 4.9, 35 mins after getting up, before I lost my resolve and stuck 2 units in for DP. Sadly it was just a bit too much without any breakfast and I dipped into the red and blotted my copy book again (arrgh!) whilst I was letting chickens out and feeding cats. Very quickly remedied but annoying. Will only give it 1.5 units next time I don't have breakfast.
@stephknits Many congratulations on your House Special.
@Michael12421 Hope you are feeling better now and readings are back in range. Your activity yesterday was most likely responsible for this morning's low. The problem with that Toujeo being so long acting is that there is no opportunity to dial it back to counteract one off increased activity. It might be worth making sure you go to bed on a higher reading than you normally would if you have had an exertive day, or under dose your novorapid with your evening meal to achieve that
You can't tease us by saying you had an exhausting but rewarding day and not give us a bit more detail??.... I'm thinking your smash and grab at Aldi was more eventful than expected? Please elaborate?
@Ditto Today is a new day and you can do better. We all have faith in you.... Try to focus on how much better you feel when you have done well..... rather than focussing on how bad you feel when you have slipped. Stock up on plenty of low carb treats and eat those instead when the ice cream is calling you. Don't buy ice cream or rice pudding or any other foods which will tempt you. If you ar e buying them for your Mam, I am sure she would rather do without them for a few weeks and see you healthier. Once you break the cycle of eating carbs, it becomes so much easier.... and I speak from experience as someone who would happily eat a whole pack of Snickers or a whole box of Cadbury's Cream Eggs in one day and 4 slices of bread with a whole tin of Heinz baked beans was an acceptable lunch. You need to be really strong for a few weeks to get to the point where you stop craving and my advice would be to indulge in whatever low carb treats you need to get to that point, but be strong and keep away from the carbs. You can do it!
Decided not to bolus for DP straight away this morning and not to have breakfast because I had dinner last night. I let my reading rise to 4.9, 35 mins after getting up, before I lost my resolve and stuck 2 units in for DP. Sadly it was just a bit too much without any breakfast and I dipped into the red and blotted my copy book again (arrgh!) whilst I was letting chickens out and feeding cats. Very quickly remedied but annoying. Will only give it 1.5 units next time I don't have breakfast.
@stephknits Many congratulations on your House Special.
@Michael12421 Hope you are feeling better now and readings are back in range. Your activity yesterday was most likely responsible for this morning's low. The problem with that Toujeo being so long acting is that there is no opportunity to dial it back to counteract one off increased activity. It might be worth making sure you go to bed on a higher reading than you normally would if you have had an exertive day, or under dose your novorapid with your evening meal to achieve that
You can't tease us by saying you had an exhausting but rewarding day and not give us a bit more detail??.... I'm thinking your smash and grab at Aldi was more eventful than expected? Please elaborate?
@Ditto Today is a new day and you can do better. We all have faith in you.... Try to focus on how much better you feel when you have done well..... rather than focussing on how bad you feel when you have slipped. Stock up on plenty of low carb treats and eat those instead when the ice cream is calling you. Don't buy ice cream or rice pudding or any other foods which will tempt you. If you ar e buying them for your Mam, I am sure she would rather do without them for a few weeks and see you healthier. Once you break the cycle of eating carbs, it becomes so much easier.... and I speak from experience as someone who would happily eat a whole pack of Snickers or a whole box of Cadbury's Cream Eggs in one day and 4 slices of bread with a whole tin of Heinz baked beans was an acceptable lunch. You need to be really strong for a few weeks to get to the point where you stop craving and my advice would be to indulge in whatever low carb treats you need to get to that point, but be strong and keep away from the carbs. You can do it!
rebrascora
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I overslept. Not that I have anywhere to go, or anything to do, or any alarm set, or a need to wake up at a particular time. Although I am hoping for a delivery, a second-hand camera lens, but experience tells me those are more likely to arrive in the afternoon. So I did not need to get up early for that. So maybe I did not oversleep after all.
It did mean my morning test was not until 10:40am, I think. The glucometer says it was 9:44am, but it loses track of time so quickly I gave up resetting its clock. It is impressive it knows the correct meridiem, and to think I trust it with my blood.
The time makes me a little hesitant to compare today's 10.7 to yesterday's 11.6 when it had a couple extra hours. Especially when yesterday evening's fasting reading was 8.9. But that one was good and this morning it not worse.
Today marks the start of week thirteen of "at least twelve weeks" of shielding. It has been suggested that in the review taking place this week, for England, they may be looking to remove certain conditions. So now I am not only wondering how long it will continue, but whether it will still apply to me.
Because of my lung disease is supposedly in remission, it probably does not count. So I am a bit worried they might decide my immunosuppressed state is no longer a risk. My lung condition was diagnosed without symptoms, the same as my diabetes, so how would I know if it is active again? I did not even realize it was a chronic condition and thought it was cured. I only learned that because it was given as a co-morbidity alongside diabetes as the reason I needed to shield.
So the sooner they announce their decision the better. I have some difficult things I need to talk to a G.P. about that will slightly depend on knowing what is happening. But my glucose levels these last few days have also increased my concern about them that, so I need a definitive medical opinion. And that is linked to everything else I need to discuss so I cannot do that until finding out what the government have to say.
Anyway, the camera lens is not that exciting. It is just a Canon 15-85 lens, which I am not sure how much I will use as it is slow, but it has a really useful range. As a beaten up second-hand one it seemed a good bargain that would be useful in good weather, if and when I do get to go outside in the future.
It did mean my morning test was not until 10:40am, I think. The glucometer says it was 9:44am, but it loses track of time so quickly I gave up resetting its clock. It is impressive it knows the correct meridiem, and to think I trust it with my blood.
The time makes me a little hesitant to compare today's 10.7 to yesterday's 11.6 when it had a couple extra hours. Especially when yesterday evening's fasting reading was 8.9. But that one was good and this morning it not worse.
Today marks the start of week thirteen of "at least twelve weeks" of shielding. It has been suggested that in the review taking place this week, for England, they may be looking to remove certain conditions. So now I am not only wondering how long it will continue, but whether it will still apply to me.
Because of my lung disease is supposedly in remission, it probably does not count. So I am a bit worried they might decide my immunosuppressed state is no longer a risk. My lung condition was diagnosed without symptoms, the same as my diabetes, so how would I know if it is active again? I did not even realize it was a chronic condition and thought it was cured. I only learned that because it was given as a co-morbidity alongside diabetes as the reason I needed to shield.
So the sooner they announce their decision the better. I have some difficult things I need to talk to a G.P. about that will slightly depend on knowing what is happening. But my glucose levels these last few days have also increased my concern about them that, so I need a definitive medical opinion. And that is linked to everything else I need to discuss so I cannot do that until finding out what the government have to say.
Anyway, the camera lens is not that exciting. It is just a Canon 15-85 lens, which I am not sure how much I will use as it is slow, but it has a really useful range. As a beaten up second-hand one it seemed a good bargain that would be useful in good weather, if and when I do get to go outside in the future.
miguel81
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No I did not go to ALDI, I had to take my car to the garage for its ITV (MOT) and to get the brake light fixed. It was a 2km walk home and then I took the dogs out for a 3km walk - it was exhausting as it is hot-ish and the mask does not help. My ITV expired at the end of March but the authorities here are not too worried as the ITV test centres were all closed. I have until the end of July to get it done and the waiting list is huge. ALDI will have to wait to be raided!
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Oh dear! None of that sounds overly "satisfying" to me.... more essential but tedious!
Must be awful having to wear a mask when you are out in the open. I would certainly struggle with that here when it isn't hot. Bad enough wearing one in the shops, although the majority of people here are not even doing that. Will you have to walk back for the car too when it is done? If so, do remember to make sure your BG levels are higher than usual at bedtime.
Must be awful having to wear a mask when you are out in the open. I would certainly struggle with that here when it isn't hot. Bad enough wearing one in the shops, although the majority of people here are not even doing that. Will you have to walk back for the car too when it is done? If so, do remember to make sure your BG levels are higher than usual at bedtime.
miguel81
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Yes I will have to walk back because the garage only accepts cash - no cards. It was satisying because I am keeping within the law. As a guest in Spain - albeit a tax-paying guest - I have to make certain that there is no cause for the authorities to censure me for any non-compliance.
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12:38 BS 6.7 🙂 Ok considering the LONG lie in today: past midday & can’t call it morning anymore! A bit under the weather today & had a coughing fit in the bathroom but, felt much better after it: that’s the thing that’s been odd throughout this whole CV thing; hardly any coughing & certainly not the supposedly dry continuous cough! I think it might have something to do with my reflexes being suppressed due to Bells Palsy: that was the first sign of trouble, I see now in hindsight, in May 2017 when my breathing reflexes temporarily stopped working, at the start of a cold, & I was hospitalised for 2 nights! I’ve only started coughing on the odd occasion this week & felt better afterwards: like my lungs had a good clear out; supposedly why smokers have fared a bit better as they’re already coughing more than the average person?
That means a Umm thinking emoji!
Anyway, feeling loads clearer, for a while anyway, after my coughing fit & already had my meds, midday Levemir, half oatcake & half breakfast dose Novorapid, sitting back in bed as I post this. It’s hit me; I REALLY do feel much clearer: I need to sleep, obviously, & I’m horizontal so, when I’m up again, vertical, there’s always that bunged up mugginess that takes time to clear first; did it MUCH faster with a good coughing session today!🙄
Too late to give you all a morning greeting so, I’m going Australian today in wishing you all a “G’day, mates!”😉😎😛😉
PS:- I binged watching all 8 episodes on BBC iPlayer of The Great British Sewing Bee: heard @eggyg going on about it & decided to give it go; once started, I couldn’t stop & now have to wait for the next episode later this week!😱😛😎😉 Nicole has been charging up the back straight in recent weeks but, I’d like Claire to win it: love the idea of a Lungs Consultant wearing 1940’s style clothing in her day job; she’s had a few near wins recently with the “Made to Measure” challenge & thought she was robbed in the 1980’s week! I loved the 1980’s: my teenage years & oddly nobody mentioned stilettos; the most elegant shoes ever devised & that was the decade every female wore them! I certainly did: practically lived in them; could & DID run for buses in them!😱😛😎😛😉
That means a Umm thinking emoji!Anyway, feeling loads clearer, for a while anyway, after my coughing fit & already had my meds, midday Levemir, half oatcake & half breakfast dose Novorapid, sitting back in bed as I post this. It’s hit me; I REALLY do feel much clearer: I need to sleep, obviously, & I’m horizontal so, when I’m up again, vertical, there’s always that bunged up mugginess that takes time to clear first; did it MUCH faster with a good coughing session today!🙄
Too late to give you all a morning greeting so, I’m going Australian today in wishing you all a “G’day, mates!”😉
😎😛😉PS:- I binged watching all 8 episodes on BBC iPlayer of The Great British Sewing Bee: heard @eggyg going on about it & decided to give it go; once started, I couldn’t stop & now have to wait for the next episode later this week!😱😛😎
😉 Nicole has been charging up the back straight in recent weeks but, I’d like Claire to win it: love the idea of a Lungs Consultant wearing 1940’s style clothing in her day job; she’s had a few near wins recently with the “Made to Measure” challenge & thought she was robbed in the 1980’s week! I loved the 1980’s: my teenage years & oddly nobody mentioned stilettos; the most elegant shoes ever devised & that was the decade every female wore them! I certainly did: practically lived in them; could & DID run for buses in them!😱😛😎😛😉
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I’m hooked on Sewing bee, and want Clare to win, ever since she picked up her small mannequin, and said 'Are you allowed to take the arms off the child?'12:38 BS 6.7 🙂 Ok considering the LONG lie in today: past midday & can’t call it morning anymore! A bit under the weather today & had a coughing fit in the bathroom but, felt much better after it: that’s the thing that’s been odd throughout this whole CV thing; hardly any coughing & certainly not the supposedly dry continuous cough! I think it might have something to do with my reflexes being suppressed due to Bells Palsy: that was the first sign of trouble, I see now in hindsight, in May 2017 when my breathing reflexes temporarily stopped working, at the start of a cold, & I was hospitalised for 2 nights! I’ve only started coughing on the odd occasion this week & felt better afterwards: like my lungs had a good clear out; supposedly why smokers have fared a bit better as they’re already coughing more than the average person?
Anyway, feeling loads clearer, for a while anyway, after my coughing fit & already had my meds, midday Levemir, half oatcake & half breakfast dose Novorapid, sitting back in bed as I post this. It’s hit me; I REALLY do feel much clearer: I need to sleep, obviously, & I’m horizontal so, when I’m up again, vertical, there’s always that bunged up mugginess that takes time to clear first; did it MUCH faster with a good coughing session today!🙄
Too late to give you all a morning greeting so, I’m going Australian today in wishing you all a “G’day, mates!”😉
PS:- I binged watching all 8 episodes on BBC iPlayer of The Great British Sewing Bee: heard @eggyg going on about it & decided to give it go; once started, I couldn’t stop & now have to wait for the next episode later this week!😱😛😎
Gruers
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Can I come along as well please?
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I think Claire will win but I do like Liz, could be a dark horse. PS I wore stilettos all the time in the 80s, 90s and half of the noughties. I never thought I would never wear heels, then the bunions appeared! I live in walking shoes/ boots, Converse and Birkenstocks now! On a rare night out or occasion I’ll pop a pair on but instantly regret it.12:38 BS 6.7 🙂 Ok considering the LONG lie in today: past midday & can’t call it morning anymore! A bit under the weather today & had a coughing fit in the bathroom but, felt much better after it: that’s the thing that’s been odd throughout this whole CV thing; hardly any coughing & certainly not the supposedly dry continuous cough! I think it might have something to do with my reflexes being suppressed due to Bells Palsy: that was the first sign of trouble, I see now in hindsight, in May 2017 when my breathing reflexes temporarily stopped working, at the start of a cold, & I was hospitalised for 2 nights! I’ve only started coughing on the odd occasion this week & felt better afterwards: like my lungs had a good clear out; supposedly why smokers have fared a bit better as they’re already coughing more than the average person?
Anyway, feeling loads clearer, for a while anyway, after my coughing fit & already had my meds, midday Levemir, half oatcake & half breakfast dose Novorapid, sitting back in bed as I post this. It’s hit me; I REALLY do feel much clearer: I need to sleep, obviously, & I’m horizontal so, when I’m up again, vertical, there’s always that bunged up mugginess that takes time to clear first; did it MUCH faster with a good coughing session today!🙄
Too late to give you all a morning greeting so, I’m going Australian today in wishing you all a “G’day, mates!”😉
PS:- I binged watching all 8 episodes on BBC iPlayer of The Great British Sewing Bee: heard @eggyg going on about it & decided to give it go; once started, I couldn’t stop & now have to wait for the next episode later this week!😱😛😎
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You can be third in the queue! 😉
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Claire is interesting but I find her a little too cold to have me cheering for her to win.12:38 BS 6.7 🙂 Ok considering the LONG lie in today: past midday & can’t call it morning anymore! A bit under the weather today & had a coughing fit in the bathroom but, felt much better after it: that’s the thing that’s been odd throughout this whole CV thing; hardly any coughing & certainly not the supposedly dry continuous cough! I think it might have something to do with my reflexes being suppressed due to Bells Palsy: that was the first sign of trouble, I see now in hindsight, in May 2017 when my breathing reflexes temporarily stopped working, at the start of a cold, & I was hospitalised for 2 nights! I’ve only started coughing on the odd occasion this week & felt better afterwards: like my lungs had a good clear out; supposedly why smokers have fared a bit better as they’re already coughing more than the average person?
Anyway, feeling loads clearer, for a while anyway, after my coughing fit & already had my meds, midday Levemir, half oatcake & half breakfast dose Novorapid, sitting back in bed as I post this. It’s hit me; I REALLY do feel much clearer: I need to sleep, obviously, & I’m horizontal so, when I’m up again, vertical, there’s always that bunged up mugginess that takes time to clear first; did it MUCH faster with a good coughing session today!🙄
Too late to give you all a morning greeting so, I’m going Australian today in wishing you all a “G’day, mates!”😉
PS:- I binged watching all 8 episodes on BBC iPlayer of The Great British Sewing Bee: heard @eggyg going on about it & decided to give it go; once started, I couldn’t stop & now have to wait for the next episode later this week!😱😛😎
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rebrascora
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That's OK, I can take insulin to cover it and it would be such a shame to spoil your wonderful progress with the 800 diet.
Can you make it a chocolate fudge cake please? I have a dim and distant memory of really loving those!
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A lovely 5.2 for me this morning. 🙂
Stay safe and well & watch out for the thunderstorms.
Dez
Stay safe and well & watch out for the thunderstorms.
Dez