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- 115
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Dear all
Apologies I'm sure this will have been covered elsewhere but I'm struggling to find it. Regarding daily BS tests. Other than my first day (and today) I've been avoiding taking readings first thing in the morning. This was really to save lancets/strips because I didn't have many initially. I've now ordered more.
Can someone explain the importance/significance of the early morning/pre-eating test?
I understand the relevance of pre and post eating but what's the significance of the first test of the day? My reading first thing today was 6.3.
One more thing, I'm focused on losing weight and keeping the readings in the normal range. To do this I'm restricting calories to circa 800 a day with 20g a day carb limit (initially I had a few days at 30g). Does that sound an ok approach?
Also at what point do I 'try/test' risky foods eg beans or lentils?
Sorry for asking so much but other than a brief call from the diabetes practice nurse, this is all the support I have.
Many thanks
Apologies I'm sure this will have been covered elsewhere but I'm struggling to find it. Regarding daily BS tests. Other than my first day (and today) I've been avoiding taking readings first thing in the morning. This was really to save lancets/strips because I didn't have many initially. I've now ordered more.
Can someone explain the importance/significance of the early morning/pre-eating test?
I understand the relevance of pre and post eating but what's the significance of the first test of the day? My reading first thing today was 6.3.
One more thing, I'm focused on losing weight and keeping the readings in the normal range. To do this I'm restricting calories to circa 800 a day with 20g a day carb limit (initially I had a few days at 30g). Does that sound an ok approach?
Also at what point do I 'try/test' risky foods eg beans or lentils?
Sorry for asking so much but other than a brief call from the diabetes practice nurse, this is all the support I have.
Many thanks