Very first self BG test today

[gaz tred]

So took you guys advice and my codefree meter arrived today when I got home from work. So had dinner, couple of chicken breasts and some salad. Had salad for lunch also and breakfast was two poached eggs and a sausage. 2 hours after this evenings meal did my first bg test, 6.5 mol/l. Read in the codefree instruction book it says that a normal non diabetic, 2 hour post evening meal reading should be <7.7mmol/l. Does that mean my 6.5 mmol/l is good or bad??



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[sanguine]

Well done, you're off!

Great set of meals for a diabetic, and a great BG result. For the future it's best to measure immediately before the meal as well so you can gauge the rise.

 

[gaz tred]

So clutching at straws. Does that mean I might not be diabetic if 7.7 is normal for a non diabetic and I am 6.5? I only got diagnosed last Monday
I will post fasting results in the morning



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[sanguine]

You don't get out of it that easily I'm afraid. Figures like that indicate a controlled diabetic. But you have to maintain the same regime that got you to that state. Let go and your BGs will follow.

 

[gaz tred]

You don't get out of it that easily I'm afraid. Figures like that indicate a controlled diabetic. But you have to maintain the same regime that got you to that state. Let go and your BGs will follow.

I guessed it's not that easy. I aim to continue dieting and exercising. I already play football twice a week but have been out running everyday since the weekend. I have done low carb diets on and off for years, crashed weight off them put it back on. I guess I now need to be strict with the low carb and not revert back to old ways. I once lost 4 stone on Atkins and more times than I care to remember have I drop 2 stone and put it on again.

 

[gaz tred]

I guessed it's not that easy. I aim to continue dieting and exercising. I already play football twice a week but have been out running everyday since the weekend. I have done low carb diets on and off for years, crashed weight off them put it back on. I guess I now need to be strict with the low carb and not revert back to old ways. I once lost 4 stone on Atkins and more times than I care to remember have I drop 2 stone and put it on again.

Ok so here are the fasting results. 5.6. Still lower than the 4.1 to 5.8 for a non diabetic as per the codefree manual. Higher than I would have liked but going in the right direction

 

[gaz tred]

You guys are going to get bored with me posting these results.

Had a breakfast of 2 sausage, 2 poached eggs and some mushrooms at 9am. 11 am reading of 5.6


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[Bluetit1802]

Not bored at all Gaz. We all learn from these types of posts. Good reading.

 

[JohnD54]

Gaz, welcome to the mad house, leave accepted wisdom at the door & learn from these incredibly supportive people on this forum.

Good luck


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[gaz tred]

End of the first week, fasting has been either 5.4, 5.5 or 5.6. Lowest of the week 4.6. Highest 2 hour post meal was 6.3 lowest 4.9. Highest post exercise 5.5.

Let's see how week 2 goes?


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[Marieukxx]

Hi, I was told a week ago as well that I am type 2. Been posting my BG results and questioning just like you if I am diabetic. I have gone really really low carb like you. I'll have a diet yougurt and a bit of fruit for breakfast. Lunch is one slice f wholemeal bread toasted with one slice of ham and one poached egg. Dinner is usually chicken and salad or veggies.

I slipped on Saturday and had a Chinese with the family. Only ate half of mine but 2 hours after my BG was 8.5! I had been in the normal range all week prior to this.

I would guess like me your low results is because you are eating right and cutting back on the carbs.

 

[Alan S]

So clutching at straws. Does that mean I might not be diabetic if 7.7 is normal for a non diabetic and I am 6.5? I only got diagnosed last Monday
I will post fasting results in the morning

Ask us again after you have tried this technique using one hour after your last bite, not two, as your testing time: Test, Review, Adjust

 

[Nyxks]

I wish hun, but no once diabetic always diabetic (at least currently no cure out there as yet) .. I'll often be 5 or lower after a meal (yesterday before meal was at 8 two hours after meal was at 4.3)

 

[gaz tred]

@Alan S

Took you advise yesterday and tested one hour after eating 6.5 and at 2 hrs 4.9
I will continue to test like this and post some results

 

[Marieukxx]

@Alan S

Took you advise yesterday and tested one hour after eating 6.5 and at 2 hrs 4.9
I will continue to test like this and post some results

That's what I started to do yesterday as well. My results are in the type 2 forum if you fancy having a look and seeing what people have replied

 

[sjhume]

Im type 2 and have no trouble with my morning reading which is normally around 4 - 5. lunchtime it could be around 5 -6 but evenings after dinner sometimes its in the 20@s. I feel fine but realise it cant be doing me much good.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Im type 2 and have no trouble with my morning reading which is normally around 4 - 5. lunchtime it could be around 5 -6 but evenings after dinner sometimes its in the 20@s. I feel fine but realise it cant be doing me much good.

What are you eating for dinner?

 

[sjhume]

Normally grilled chicken or fish with jacket potato and loads of green beans, asparagus or other green vegetables. I also have a couple of glasses of red an evening

 

[Bluetit1802]

My bet is it's the jacket potato. Along with mash, this is the worst type of spud for diabetics. Try doing without and see what happens.

 

[sjhume]

My bet is it's the jacket potato. Along with mash, this is the worst type of spud for diabetics. Try doing without and see what happens.

Thanks for that, i'll try a smaller one from now on and see if that makes a difference. If not i guess i'll be cutting them out altogether.