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[lyzzie]

hi everyone, its 11.15am, Ive got to go back to bed, cant keep my eyes open, I actually fell asleep sitting on the loo this morning, until the dog woofed at me as if to ask "What the blazes are you doing?" Actually slept well last night, spoiled it by dreaming about my Ex.sister in law (B....H) So why am I so tired now? cant help it, got to go sleep. Why dont we get a happy medium? I go from being awake all night and most of the day, to this, where I cant keep awake, but its not a nice tired, its a sort of knocked down, dragged out tiredness,...good night, while Ive still got the energy to head for the bedroom!! Lyzzie zzz

[stargirl47]

Sleep well my friend I hope you wake feeling refreshed and pain free sending you sweet dreames and hugs ♡♡ xxx

[Sorebones]

Oh dear Lizzie. It's not funny is it. I call them my 'sleepy days' when I just can't keep my eyes open. For no reason.

Hope you have a better day tomorrow. You can give into it today as it's Sunday lol 🐸

[lyzzie in reply to Sorebones]

Its not a nice tired thoughis it Sorebones, I slept for three hours straight, still dozed, got up about 4.30pm and I could Still go back to bed now. There are times when I hate my life, then I see my Buggles [the dog] and give myself a mental slap and come and see whos around on this site!!. ps, what gets me most about these type of days is that it takes me ages to actually get to the bed because I keep dozing off when Im supposed to be getting out of the chair, not to mention the Loo, no wonder the powers that be thought it would be a good idea that I didnt drive any more!!. Lyzzie

[peck]

Lyzzie, Hi, Glad you slept we last night, I think sometimes we are so tired from lack of sleep on previous nights that we need to play "catch up" even though it's not really possible. I hope your nap was good and y our evening will be even better!! Peck.🐤

[lyzzie in reply to peck]

Still tired though Peck, though I bet when it comes to bedtime to night Ill be wide awake. take care. Lyzzie

[peck in reply to lyzzie]

lyzzie ,Well you know if you can't sleep your US buddy will be awake and watching the telly!! Peck.🐤

[lyzzie in reply to peck]

Have no worries peck, I've learned whom I can reply on! as for watching the telly, you mean theres something worth watching ??? In England inthe summer you have more chance of finding gold in the garden, the programmers seem to think were all galloping around doing outdoor stuff,...We dont get anything new or interesting before Autumn. Glad to know you'd be there though, bless you peck. Lyzzie x

[BlueMermaid3 in reply to lyzzie]

I like the thought of galloping around the garden 😅

I wish . . . xx

[lyzzie in reply to BlueMermaid3]

Well, its true blue, Im sitting at the moment forcing myself to watch James Bond, hes already ravished the heroine so all he has to do now is get the villian, were up to him being tortured, so theres not long to go now is there, the heroine is watching with big eyes full of horror and tears, "Oh James!!" , oops, shes just saved his bacon, scuse me, mustnt miss the crash bang wallop, and that is how to sum up a 007 movie in less than 500 words, so why am I addicted to them, Daniel Craig maybe?...couldnt be. As for galloping, a soft shoe shuffle would be a stretch, at least I could say it, that boozy bunch the other end would be hard put to do that much LOL. Lyzzie.

[lyzzie in reply to lyzzie]

Okay, he has saved the world and got the girl. Im going to bed to read, the dog is muttering he can tell the time and knows its time for bed! The news is on, glad Im not in that tail back at Dover!. Terrible really, thats four people that have drown in rivers and lakes since this mini heat wave, same every year. we never learn do we. good night. Lyzzie & Buggles.

[TheAuthor]

Hi lyzzie

I am so genuinely sorry to read this my friend, and I sincerely hope that you have a much better day tomorrow. It is awful when the body clock throws you out of sync because of illness. Please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[lyzzie]

Seriously Ken, Ive had enough at the moment, it seems to be one thing after another, Sunday I couldnt stay awake, sunday night I finally got to sleep around 6.00am. I couldnt concentrate to read, watch tv, write,anything, it was the ulcer on the back of my leg hurting [its got smaller, but is deeper] that and sleeplessness, twitchy legs,..bit of peace please.

[TerryT1]

I've done this twice, so don't feel too badly...

I'm just wondering if your blood glucose level could be a little low in the morning?

[lyzzie in reply to TerryT1]

Never thought of it, I am Diabetic but you no longer have the strips to check your blood levels, government cuts, only have that done at the surgery, but I know when that happens as I get very pale and start shaking, time to eat. Lyzzie x

[TerryT1 in reply to lyzzie]

Apparently I seem to be pre-diabetic. I thought that would mean that my blood glucose levels would be high, but the hospital told me that because my body can still produce insulin, it can sometimes over-react and so my blood levels go too low.

I have to put my cards on the table and say that is indeed what they told me, but it sounds like a load of rubbish to me. I am having problems associating the over-production of insulin, with under-production of insulin.

However, I am definitely having problems with my blood sugar going too low. My vision gets blurry, and I feel really grotty, sometimes with a headache and even feel weak and light-headed until I eat and drink. I'm trying to stay under 2,000 Calories a day, but the low blood sugar is getting so bad now that it is making this really quite difficult at times.

This is why it sprang into my head that what you were describing does sound a bit like how I feel, and I wondered if it was going too low?

Perhaps have a word with your doctor about it? It might be that you need a lower dose of medicine, or perhaps to take it at different times? If you loose weight, you can even stop being type-2 diabetic altogether.

Terry

[lyzzie in reply to TerryT1]

losing weight is something I dont talk about! so long as my weight stays stable thats fine. My biggest problem is that I simply dont eat properly, your supposed to eat at regular intervals, I rarely have brekfast, may a sandwich a lunch time, but often not, and dinner can be hit and m iss, so, its my own fault really, I have a hard time accepting that I am diabetic, I constantly argue the fact with my diabetic nurse, she just laughs and pats me on the head and says try going with out the medication, and that what I am, is a Controlled Diabetic and shes going to make sure I stay that way!. Shes great actually. Lyzzie x Ps you sound as though your in denial as well Terry! Good luck with that, Lyzzie x

[TerryT1 in reply to lyzzie]

In denial? I actually thought that I couldn't possibly be diabetic as I'm producing too much insulin, not too little!

Best wishes,

Terry

[lyzzie in reply to TerryT1]

doesnt matter, what matter is that your pancreas is misbehaving alternately letting too much or sometimes not enough insulin into your blood. Do you take medication yet? I take 2 x 500 Metformin a day, my neighbour is insulin dependent and has been very helpful about Carbs and proteins etc., I just chomp what I want, though I dont take on board caffeine, it affects my heart beat, I dont take Solphedeine because that has caffeine in it, so do some paracetamol, in its place its a good drug, but not with A.Fib. Good luck with the Diabeties! Lyzzie x

[TerryT1 in reply to lyzzie]

OK, that is a suprise. No I don't take any medication yet, because although I've told the doctors in the past this, none of them have said what it is, or prescribed anything. I've realised I might be pre-diabetic from reading up on the symptoms and thinking th seems the best fit and most likely candidate. I've been like this ten years as well, sometimes worse than others. I would have thought that one doctor would have said something to me. It's a good job you have, because this is the first confirmation of my suspicions I've actually had! Thank you.

[lyzzie in reply to TerryT1]

I@m not a doctor, and I still have trouble accepting that I am diabetic, hey, if they do slap that label on you, you get FREE eye exams!. My brother is diabetic too, but is diet controlled, so you may not even need medication, they'll work it out, as for Diet, my nurse always say, if your desperate for some chocolate then have it, everything in moderation. Wait for a proper diagnosis before you worry about it. Oh, dont be fooled by Diabetic jams, choclate etc., they are rubbish, go for reduced sugar jams, much better. Lyzzie x

[TerryT1 in reply to lyzzie]

Thank you for that.

[lyzzie in reply to TerryT1]

Hope it all turns out okay for you, lyzzie x