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

    6.8 for me this morning
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    At the same time one of my parents had a Hba1c of over 100 so I was trying to encourage him change his diet so had to practice what I was preaching…. Working for me but not for them unfortunately
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Not in uk I’ll be lucky if the GP has them back the following week? My Feb Hba1c was for GP and he wanted them done in 3 months which is due around now I had bloods done by a consultant in march which showed the lower Hba1c but I know that wouldn’t have been totally reliable as too soon after my...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    I had numbers so under control until I got sick and couldn’t eat healthy foods. Broke my good habits and I stuck my head in the sand…. 75 in October scared me so had to take action!
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    48/50 in 2018 In the 30’s between 2018/2020 55 in 2022 75 in October 24 67 in Feb 25 59 in Mar 25 Really hoping to hit the 40’s but maybe that’s a bit optimistic
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    7.2 the last 2 mornings but I have a tooth ache and gum infection so I’m blaming that! Anyway getting bloods today. Appointment with GP in 10 days to get results- Will be nervous but hopeful …. Hope I’m not disappointed when I get my Hba1c…
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Another ‘in the sixes’ for me …. 6.8 today Next target a low six first thing in the morning!!!!
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    6.6 for me this morning. Much earlier start than normal so not comparing like with like really However it’s my lowest morning result so I’m taking it!!!
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Could well be just a coincidence for me My mam says exact same thing to me if I’m wearing short sleeves and she’s freezing
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Funny ye should bring this up I’ve spent the last 2 years being very warm all the time especially at night with fan on most night Lately I’ve been feeling the cold a bit more Coincidental or not the previous 2 years were probably when my sugars were out of control In the last 3 months since...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    7.0 this morning…. Had my lowest reading before bed last night at 5.9 so I was hoping it would be lower this morning The body is a strange thing ….
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    Help me understand spikes/rise in numbers

    Thanks for all your responses …. Just getting used to testing…. Initially when diagnosed I never tested and all my Hba1c results were under 40…. While eating so called healthy carbs, bananas and one sweet treat a day! Now if I even look at bread, potatoes or a banana for example it raises my...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Woohoo another 6.9 first thing for me Even got a 5.9 yesterday just before dinner Definitely seeing an overall trend downwards thankfully… even if I have an odd blip
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    7.2 this morning at 6.50 am … fell back asleep and it Dropped to 6.9 about 2 hours later 7.4 after coming back from a walk
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Yes diet only …. Low carb …and walking most days if possible… Getting bloods done next week to find out my Hba1c so feeling hopeful for a drop in that too