Bluetit1802
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- Type of diabetes
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- Diet only
I joined this forum as soon as I was diagnosed and read all about LCHF and testing. I reduced my carbs and did all the right things as far as I thought but I didn't have a meter so didn't test. My reasoning then was I didn't want to become obsessed in the same way I did with my blood pressure monitor. I saw lots of threads where people (mostly newbies) were getting stressed because of their testing levels. After 2 months I had my first review HbA1c. It dropped from 53 to 50 and I was delighted.
However, my DN gave me a meter so off I went on the testing trail. I very quickly realised that what I thought was a reasonable level of carbs was, in fact, not. I was astounded at some of the post meal spikes and how long the spikes lasted. Using my meter I have been able to judge which carbs I can manage and in what portion sizes. Testing for me has shown me how to eat my favourite carb foods in correct portion sizes so I don't have to deny myself these foods altogether. My unacceptable spikes have gone. My next HbA1c is due next month and I expect to see a further drop.
However, my DN gave me a meter so off I went on the testing trail. I very quickly realised that what I thought was a reasonable level of carbs was, in fact, not. I was astounded at some of the post meal spikes and how long the spikes lasted. Using my meter I have been able to judge which carbs I can manage and in what portion sizes. Testing for me has shown me how to eat my favourite carb foods in correct portion sizes so I don't have to deny myself these foods altogether. My unacceptable spikes have gone. My next HbA1c is due next month and I expect to see a further drop.