CoTT 2 House of Cards

[Headstall]

1 hour ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All

Hi, Albert!     Are you back to abnormal now?  Er... I mean normal.  

[Headstall]

9 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

Do you use the same courier service as @Albert1434?

We need one of those Star Trek transporter systems.   Hey, B.  

[Headstall]

2 hours ago, clochette said:

It's not for my insulin level as I'm not diabetic. I'm taking it with Duphaston to bring back my "girl problems" as apparently studies show Metformin works to do so 🤷🏻‍♀️ we'll see how it works

Hey, Tink.  I hope it works for you. 

[Albert1434]

Crazy day

Edited October 15, 2020 by Albert1434

[Albert1434]

Aloha Gary

[Headstall]

2 hours ago, Page Scrawler said:

Wanna see pics. 

Doubtful. 

Hi, Page.  

2 hours ago, Marty said:

I'm on Metformin for my Type 2 diabetes. Another name for it is Glucophage, which basically means sugar eater. As far as I know it doesn't actually lower the insulin level. Type 2 diabetes is caused by the body not responding to insulin as well as it should do, so I reckon it would not be a good idea to then start taking a medicine that actually lowers the insulin level even further...

The main job of insulin is to regulate the level of glucose in the blood, causing it to be stored in the cells of the body if the level starts to rise. High levels in the blood, while not immediately dangerous, can lead to long term damage, such as kidney failure (due to the kidneys taking over the regulatory effect by excreting the excess sugar in the urine - hence the old name of "Sweet Pee" to describe the condition), cardiovascular problems and poor blood supply to the extremities (particularly the feet), raised blood pressure, problems with the eyes (could even cause blindness eventually), amongst other things.

Metformin keep my blood sugar down at normal levels. It's working so well for me that my doctor tells me after my every 6 monthly blood tests that, if he didn't know I was Type 2 diabetic, the results would indicate I wasn't (if that makes any sense). Fortunately I have zero side effects from Metformin, and I understand that is the case for the vast majority of people who use it.

Hi, Marty.  

[Headstall]

4 hours ago, dughlas said:

Nope. 

Hey, dugh.   Safe travel to you... don't swing into any buildings.  

[Albert1434]

6 minutes ago, Headstall said:

Hi, Albert!     Are you back to abnormal now?  Er... I mean normal.  

That is calling the pot beige Some what better

Edited October 15, 2020 by Albert1434

[Albert1434]

A dead Soviet satellite and a discarded Chinese rocket body have a 1-in-10 chance of colliding in space on Thursday

[Albert1434]

[Marty]

2 hours ago, Headstall said:

Hi, Page.  

Hi, Marty.  

Hi, Gary!

Heading out for the evening shortly - usual Thursday evening voluntary work.

Spent a few hours in the early afternoon picking up a friend of mine who currently has no car, took him shopping, and (more importantly) for a flu jab that was scheduled for 3:00 pm.

I did manage to find the time when I got back home to take @dughlas's advice and spread the runner bean vines on the lawn and let the lawnmower chop them up before adding them to the compost heap.

[Marty]

3 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All

Greetings, young fellow!

[Valkyrie]

8 hours ago, clochette said:

It's my endocrinologist's idea to try Metformin (I'll let you look for the side effects). It's usually for type 2 diabetics but for me, who is overweight and has PCOS, it's to lower the insulin and blood sugar levels in hope to regulate my cycles.

I hope you have better luck with it than I did.  I had horrible side effects from it and had to stop taking it.  Thankfully, I've been able to successfully manage my blood sugar through diet alone.  

[Valkyrie]

6 hours ago, Marty said:

I'm on Metformin for my Type 2 diabetes. Another name for it is Glucophage, which basically means sugar eater. As far as I know it doesn't actually lower the insulin level. Type 2 diabetes is caused by the body not responding to insulin as well as it should do, so I reckon it would not be a good idea to then start taking a medicine that actually lowers the insulin level even further...

The main job of insulin is to regulate the level of glucose in the blood, causing it to be stored in the cells of the body if the level starts to rise. High levels in the blood, while not immediately dangerous, can lead to long term damage, such as kidney failure (due to the kidneys taking over the regulatory effect by excreting the excess sugar in the urine - hence the old name of "Sweet Pee" to describe the condition), cardiovascular problems and poor blood supply to the extremities (particularly the feet), raised blood pressure, problems with the eyes (could even cause blindness eventually), amongst other things.

Metformin keep my blood sugar down at normal levels. It's working so well for me that my doctor tells me after my every 6 monthly blood tests that, if he didn't know I was Type 2 diabetic, the results would indicate I wasn't (if that makes any sense). Fortunately I have zero side effects from Metformin, and I understand that is the case for the vast majority of people who use it.

I'm glad it's working for you   I was on it for a little while, but the side effects were too severe for me to continue taking it.  I had bloodwork done today in preparation for my physical next week, so fingers crossed I've been able to continue managing my diabetes through diet alone. 

[Valkyrie]

I've had a busy day.  I got up early for routine bloodwork, then went grocery shopping.  My mom came over after that and we worked in the basement and living room.  We brought a lot of garbage up from the basement and some other things down there for storage.  We also took a load of things for donation and did some organizing in the living room.  Now I'm totally beat.   

@dughlas on my way to get my bloodwork done this morning, I saw a man walking a little Yorkie on my street.  Made me think of you and Thistle  

[clochette]

@Page Scrawler I'm having a raclette! 

Well it's only gouda slices and ham but yeah

[CassieQ]

4 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

A dead Soviet satellite and a discarded Chinese rocket body have a 1-in-10 chance of colliding in space on Thursday

I kinda want to see it.

[dughlas]

We made it safely to mum's, arrived before 11:00. We've unpacked the multitude of foodstuffs I've brought with me. The pup and I've had a bit of a doze though I'm more tired now than before the nap. It's warm, 75/24° and very humid. Very unlike the weather we've recently had back home.

[dughlas]

2 hours ago, Valkyrie said:

@dughlas on my way to get my bloodwork done this morning, I saw a man walking a little Yorkie on my street.  Made me think of you and Thistle  

Probably one of Thistle's herd.

[Page Scrawler]

2 hours ago, clochette said:

Well it's only gouda slices and ham but yeah

Nothing wrong with that. 

And now I have an idea for dinner. Potatoes, roasted onion halves, and Kielbasa sausage with Raclette cheese. 

 

25 minutes ago, dughlas said:

Probably one of Thistle's herd.

Hey, Dugh, Mum, and Thistle. 

[Headstall]

50 minutes ago, dughlas said:

We made it safely to mum's, arrived before 11:00. We've unpacked the multitude of foodstuffs I've brought with me. The pup and I've had a bit of a doze though I'm more tired now than before the nap. It's warm, 75/24° and very humid. Very unlike the weather we've recently had back home.

  Hi, Mum!  

[Albert1434]

Tonight were having for dinner

BBQ Pork chops mesquite flavored

Corn with poblano peppers and garlic smashed Potatoes

Edited October 15, 2020 by Albert1434

[clochette]

Rare footage of Gary and his herd

 

[dughlas]

3 hours ago, Page Scrawler said:

Hey, Dugh, Mum, and Thistle. 

 

2 hours ago, Headstall said:

  Hi, Mum!  

Hi back.  

[Bucket1]

3 hours ago, dughlas said:

We made it safely to mum's,