Recent Content by Jono1568

Thanks. I took two readings this morning. The first was 5.4 and then seconds later it was 5.0. That small margin of error I can understand, but normally I'd show results of 7.0 to 7.5 after breakfast. I'll keep testing and see if it's just a blip or something

i can go a short period of not checking my blood. I've just done a few this week and I'm happy with my tests in the morning, which have been 4.8 5.6 and 5.7. I've also noted that if I check my levels after eating then my results show a drop in some cases. After breakfast which is always a bowl...

I was on three tablets per day, but now on two. I usually take one after breakfast and one after tea, but sometimes I'll take one at lunch instead of breakfast if I think the meal will affect my blood more. I'm not sure if my way of thinking is correct, but it seems to work.

Thanks for the replies. It would appear that the strips may have been faulty after I think I left the lid open. My new strips gave readings more in line with what they normally are. Thank you

ive been using this type of tester for about 6 months, mainly due to the cheaper testing strips. Having read some concerns about the accuracy of this device, I decided to try something tonight. Two hours after my meal, I tested myself 3 times in quick succession, using a clean strip each time...

This morning porridge and blueberries and black tea. Normally I'd have a reading of between 4-7 mmol. Yesterday was sweet potatoes, butternut squash and chorizo. For lunch I've just had bacon, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and a poached egg, but not tested yet.

Hi I've been T2 for 2 years, with my HbA1c initially at 90 and last weeks latest result at 42. All under control I thought. I don't check my blood often, but decided to have a look yesterday, and all my results have indicated anything between 11 to 13. I eat all the good stuff and my results...