fasting blood glucose

Hi all I’ve switched from the cheapie Care Touch meter to the Contour Next EZ as the Care Touch disappeared. I’ve noticed since this switch my readings are noticeably lower. My fasting BG is typically in the low 90s (mg/dl) and the range is quite tight (87-98 mg/dl). However since opening a new...

Hi there. In the absence of central obesity and insulin resistance as a type-2 diabetic, do you see your fasting sugar levels go to 80's (4's mmol) using metformin or any other medication for that matter? I am doing pretty low-carb but my baseline fasting sugars are close to 6 mmol. I have no...

Hi all, A couple of weeks ago, I had a few blood tests to 'reassure me' that an ongoing illness was probably psychosomatic. Within those tests, my HbA1c was 'high' (wasn't told the number). I went for fasting blood glucose test last week, and just rang up the doctor for my results. The...

Hi all, 9 months into a (moderate) low carb diet, about 50 to 70g carbs a day, which has lowered my BG spikes and reduced my HbA1c. But having a few issues as my body throws a wobbly ... Still having nocturia, waking a couple of times in the night, but now waking up feeling hot and...

As i have mentioned in one of my other posts, i am kinda obsessed with daily finger pricking and check somewhere between 3-6 per day since last few months, even though my blood glucose levels and my a1c is in non-diabetic range after starting low-carb as advised by Dr. Richard Bernstein. So, i...

As you can see from my signature I have been at this for a long time but I feel now I might be getting to the end of the road re no meds. Please note my Type 2 is inherited not weight related. I do strict low carbs and quite frankly I reckon my only significant carbs these days is a bit of...

Hi all, I’m seeing a doctor before work tomorrow but it’s unlikely I’ll be able to have blood drawn for testing until next week. (I may take matters into my own hands and buy a kit from a chemist.) I feel convinced that I have diabetes setting in. My symptoms are (quite drastic) peripheral...

Good morning - my blood sugar reading was 14.8 this morning which is about as high as it has ever been. Should I be worried? It's ''normally" around 8. The only recent changes are to medication (changed from citalopram to propranolol) and I started the Slimming World eating plan a week ago.

I've read a number of the fasting threads and the recent one by @bulkbiker gave me a push to give it ago. My BMI is at 22 and I feel I don't have much more weight to lose but I've often wondered what effect some form of fasting would have on my FBG and weight, both of which have been a little...

I'm type2 brought on by a mitochondrial condition. I have just changed my insulin to Tresiba pen 2 units. On the whole my blood levels are really good. My question is how do I reduce my fasting sugars? I've tried snack at night low carb I've made sure my levels are around 8 as advised at...

Right, I've been measuring my blood glucose for a couple of weeks now. Acknowledging that we are not medical professionals, what are your thoughts on the below readings? My HBA1C was 40mmol (risen from 36 the year before) and I have family history of type 2 (grandfather and uncle). My BMI is...

Have highish fasting bg levels every day 7.5-8.5. All other level are within normal limits - 6.1-7.1 On low carb diet which has worked really well for me.

The pollen season is here in force and, along with the sneezing and sore eyes, I have noticed that my FBG and general levels through the day have increased quite a lot. Does anyone else with hayfever have the same response? :confused:

Firstly i am not on medication, had read january 2016 of HAbc1 6.4 so i sore i was gonna change this naturally and not pay big pharma to kill me slowly. I was on LCHF diet for 8 months last year and lost 15 kilos and brought my Habc1 from 6.4 to 5.2 in 2 months felt amazing after 6 months on...

Hi, Just had my blood results after 3-4 months on the LCHF diet and I'm a bit confused. My HbA1c was 6.1 which translates to an average of 109 mg/dl (a bit higher actually than last time at 6.0). However my fasting glucose count was way higher at 131mg/dl. This was taken at 8.30am. The last...

Hi All, I thought I would be brave by waking up 30 minutes earlier than I normally do, to squeeze in a workout - as I just cant be bothered to during my lunch break or when I get back home from work. I decided to do a low intensity, 20 minute cycling session on my stationary bike. I checked my...

Would welcome any ideas. But I had an unusually high blood glucose reading this morning. I am currently in week 5 of the 8 week blood sugar diet and am only eating protein and green vegetables. My morning fasting blood glucose reading has been dropping beautifully from 6.6 down to 6.0. Then...