What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

[Lainie71]

Hello @Lainie71 Silly questions, apologies, but are both meters showing the same units, such as mmo/lt? Does either meter have a special test strip for checking the meter's calibration? Have you tried either as a simultaneous comparison with your health centre's professional meter? (Yes I know it's a pain to get an appt.)

Hi both meters are in mols, no special test strip for checking the meters calibration. I have not tried a comparison with gps either. Tested on the new metre today and it was 6.5 after dinner so I might have to just wait for the hba1c to be done. Thanks anyway

 

[Lainie71]

Which would be easier to work out if I'd set the time/date on either of them ...

I tend to use the finger prick readings as a guide rather than gospel. Given my (lack of) diagnosis I don't need an absolutely accurate number.

Yes I agree but mine do seem to be all over the shot but would like some kind of clarity - its driving me nuts

 

[DEBBIESCOTT]

Good morning
Phone libre 9.9
Contour 8.8
So inconsistent every day
Morning dog walk with friend before work
Peloton later
Have a good d day everyone

 

[Widgets]

4.6 (on the new meter) after a decent night's sleep. Onwards to the day!

 

[Estragon]

So inconsistent every day

Is inconsistency an issue? You are doing so well to remain within a “range” can we now view this as possibly a good thing? Sure, I read others having low and stable and I get depressed and envious. I’m starting to “recognise” this maybe my, MY, healthy, status quo - maybe.

I said it before, and I’ll say it again, you’re an inspiration to me. How? Your tenacity and adherence to evidence-based results. Keep it going - please .

 

[Estragon]

7.5 - Yawn-Thursday. Project today, Annual Car Service.

 

[Over the hill]

6.5 this morning. Nearly the weekend where I try to avoid everything I love!

 

[karen8967]

5 9 for me

 

[nutribolt]

4.2 at 6AM.

 

[JohnEGreen]

4.1 today.

 

[rayhigginson]

Wake up 10.4 mmol pint of water and my meds after 1.5hours 15.5 mmol still haven’t eaten as I have gone high and have a fasting blood test in 10 mins

 

[ultradad]

4.4 today. Have a nice day everyone

 

[ianpspurs]

Welcome and hope the test went well @rayhigginson. Go Team D (Swipey here but won't be worn until after MRI next Weds) Yay for Peloton @DEBBIESCOTT but hug for inconsistency.

 

[Ryhia]

4.9 this morning. Have a good day all.

 

[weejanis]

4.5 on waking this morning.

 

[ianpspurs]

4.5 on waking this morning.

Welcome @weejanis. If you are fine with that level - showing you as insulin-dependent - I'll give a winner.

 

[weejanis]

4.5 on waking this morning.

The profile shows I am an insulin dependent diabetic but I am Type 2 but don't take insulin on Metformin slow release. Don't know how to change it.

 

[ianpspurs]

The profile shows I am an insulin dependent diabetic but I am Type 2 but don't take insulin on Metformin slow release. Don't know how to change it.

Thanks. I've seen that a few times. Definitely a winner.

 

[SarahMck]

First time poster. My bloods are always high in mornings. Like 15’s then I struggle to get back to normal all morning. ‍ I have the libre and shows all ok until 3am then starts to spike. I’ve heard about DF but any other ideas, or just another added bonus of Diabetes

 

[MrsA2]

Wake up 10.4 mmol pint of water and my meds after 1.5hours 15.5 mmol still haven’t eaten as I have gone high and have a fasting blood test in 10 mins

Let us know how it went and what the results are. It might be stress/worry raising those bgs, but do watch for ketones as well just in case it's heading to dka