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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
When I first got my meter I was testing
On waking
Before breakfast
2 hrs later
Before lunch
2 hrs later
Before evening meal
2 hrs later
Bedtime
What an education!
It gave me a really good understanding of how my body reacts to food.
I heartily recommend this. You don't have to do it for long. Once you know what bacon and eggs do to you on a few occasions, it seems pointless testing the same thing over and over. But I still test new foods, new portion sizes, and in stressful or unusual circumstances.
Amongst other things, I have learned that my body simply cannot tolerate any carbs for breakfast. I now eat protein or fat (eggs, bacon, coffee n cream, leftovers, coconut milk yogurt...) and I now get a beautiful drop in my BG after breakfast. And I feel great. And I don't get hungry til lunch.
On waking
Before breakfast
2 hrs later
Before lunch
2 hrs later
Before evening meal
2 hrs later
Bedtime
What an education!
It gave me a really good understanding of how my body reacts to food.
I heartily recommend this. You don't have to do it for long. Once you know what bacon and eggs do to you on a few occasions, it seems pointless testing the same thing over and over. But I still test new foods, new portion sizes, and in stressful or unusual circumstances.
Amongst other things, I have learned that my body simply cannot tolerate any carbs for breakfast. I now eat protein or fat (eggs, bacon, coffee n cream, leftovers, coconut milk yogurt...) and I now get a beautiful drop in my BG after breakfast. And I feel great. And I don't get hungry til lunch.