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Forum: Diabetes Support 03-31-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 2,449
Posted By fatmad
HI everyone, and Happy Easter. May everyone enjoy...

HI everyone, and Happy Easter. May everyone enjoy the blessings of spring.
I don't have much energy to read over posts, but I hope neither of you steps on a scale until the end of the week, and...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-18-2024, 09:06 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 5,605
Posted By fatmad
Hi gang: just a quick pop in. My surgery is in a...

Hi gang: just a quick pop in. My surgery is in a week! I was over 180 again last time I weighed. I ate off plan for 2 of the last 3 days, so will wait until the end of the week to weigh again. After...
Forum: Diabetes Support 03-01-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 5,605
Posted By fatmad
Carol: I think you need more Lasix or the scale...

Carol: I think you need more Lasix or the scale would not be up 2 pounds in a day.
I was 178 today, so that is down about 5 pounds from my high a couple of weeks ago. I have not managed to really...
Forum: Diabetes Support 02-25-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 5,605
Posted By fatmad
HI there, was doing well, but finally succumbed...

HI there, was doing well, but finally succumbed to DH's cold. I spent Wednesday to Saturday in my nightie and only moved from the couch to the lazy boy.
Much better today, as the worst of the...
Forum: Diabetes Support 02-21-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 5,605
Posted By fatmad
Carol: Keep being pro-active for yourself. I...

Carol: Keep being pro-active for yourself. I remember learning that once you have swelling or oedema in your legs, you have gained almost 10 pounds of fluid.
It seems like you have gained a few...
Forum: Diabetes Support 02-18-2024, 12:06 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 5,605
Posted By fatmad
Oh Carol, I am totally sympathetic. I have not...

Oh Carol, I am totally sympathetic. I have not weighed in a while.
I am really working hard at it now. My mantra is "I can do anything for 6 weeks."
I am eating low carb, not trying to fast...
Forum: Diabetes Support 01-27-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 5,605
Posted By fatmad
Hi everyone: Carol: it was sunny and warm for...

Hi everyone:
Carol: it was sunny and warm for awhile here yesterday, so I sat in the gazebo and people watched. Buddy was on a long line and sat out with me too.
After a while a friend came over...
Forum: Diabetes Support 01-21-2024, 10:00 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 5,605
Posted By fatmad
I have reduced meat intake and increased plant...

I have reduced meat intake and increased plant based eating. Still having dairy. Today we had salmon. I am having more carbs, but mostly healthy ones.
I was 178 the other day, have not weighed...
Forum: Diabetes Support 01-15-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 5,605
Posted By fatmad
was 179 this morning. Had hoped to fast again...

was 179 this morning. Had hoped to fast again today, but as I was getting ready to go to the pool, I pulled a muscle in my back.
I had to crawl down the stairs. Now I am sitting quietly with a hot...
Forum: Diabetes Support 01-11-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 5,605
Posted By fatmad
Hi friends: I have fasted about 40 hours now....

Hi friends: I have fasted about 40 hours now. Plan to keep going for now.
Trish, I feel the same about exercise. I am really pleased to be back to routine and going to the pool for the water...
Forum: Diabetes Support 01-09-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 5,605
Posted By fatmad
Hi gang: reached up to 180 over the holidays. ...

Hi gang: reached up to 180 over the holidays.
I only went to to the pool twice over the holidays. Odd schedules and so many kids there, which is fine, since it was rainy and muddy, precluding...
Forum: Diabetes Support 12-29-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
Hi everyone: FBS 5.8 today. I am still avoiding...

Hi everyone: FBS 5.8 today. I am still avoiding the scale. Today we will have our rescheduled family holiday dinner at DD. He partner was sick at Christmas, so we postponed until today. He was fine...
Forum: Diabetes Support 12-24-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
Have not been doing well. Will have to get myself...

Have not been doing well. Will have to get myself in order. I am pleased to say I have an appointment with a surgeon to get my knee replacement, can't wait.
This just happened last night, so I plan...
Forum: Diabetes Support 12-18-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
HI gang, just dropping in quick. Have not been...

HI gang, just dropping in quick. Have not been fasting until today, managed a 20 hr fast. Ate a balanced supper and hope that's it for the night. DH and I plan to binge Christmas movies in the...
Forum: Diabetes Support 12-02-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
Hi gang: happy Saturday to you too, and Happy...

Hi gang: happy Saturday to you too, and Happy December. I have put the tree up and put on the lights and the beaded garland. Decorations later. I also cleaned off my roll top desk and put photos on...
Forum: Diabetes Support 11-30-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
Hi all, checking in again. I have not been well...

Hi all, checking in again. I have not been well this week. I think I caught something on Saturday night, and it wasn't allergies, or the allergies allowed the virus to take hold. I did go to the pool...
Forum: Diabetes Support 11-24-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
I am back to low carb yesterday and today....

I am back to low carb yesterday and today. Tomorrow evening will be different, because I am going to a celiac potluck. I am taking some croissants I bought a while ago, they are frozen and I will...
Forum: Diabetes Support 11-23-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
Happy Thanksgiving American Friends. I hope you...

Happy Thanksgiving American Friends. I hope you enjoy your time with family and feasting.

I had a few carbs the last couple of days and gained two pounds. back to Keto today but I am feeling like...
Forum: Diabetes Support 11-16-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
Hi all: got to the pool today. Realized that...

Hi all: got to the pool today. Realized that taking any meds or supplements on an empty stomach affects me. I seemed ok about it a while back, but now it bothers me.
I am in the habit of taking my...
Forum: Diabetes Support 11-15-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
Hi all, fasting was 5.2 today, and just now, a...

Hi all, fasting was 5.2 today, and just now, a couple of hours after eating, I was 4.9! I have not seen a number like that in ages. Eating ultra low carb is hard at times, and I don't know how long I...
Forum: Diabetes Support 11-13-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
HI all, BS was 5.5 this am. SO I think 5.6 is 100...

HI all, BS was 5.5 this am. SO I think 5.6 is 100 in your country. In spite of being in ketosis every day, I have gained weight. I also gained some in the belly by measurement. Will give it a few...
Forum: Diabetes Support 11-12-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
well, not losing but have been doing true keto....

well, not losing but have been doing true keto. Spilling ketones in urine. My blood sugars were over 6 since I got the new meter, but then 5.9, 5.5 and today 5.1. So at least that part is working. I...
Forum: Diabetes Support 11-11-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
SO, while I am younger and don't have the issues...

SO, while I am younger and don't have the issues either of you have (yet), I am a big fan of walkers.
They prevent falls. The little basket can help with carrying things. Using a cane now, it's...
Forum: Diabetes Support 11-09-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
Hi all, the weight continues to climb. I am...

Hi all, the weight continues to climb. I am eating low cal, but not low carb. So that needs to change. Even doing OMAD I am gaining.
I slept well last night, and walked AND went to the pool today....
Forum: Diabetes Support 11-07-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 10,417
Posted By fatmad
Hi friends: feeling a bit down today. I was...

Hi friends: feeling a bit down today. I was fasting yesterday, and as you know I was plagued by sharp headaches for a while. I am sure it's caused by a supplement.
Not sure which. I stopped all the...
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