1 hour post meal... confused.

CranberryIce

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My nurse has asked me to test 1 hour post meals and record my BG levels (pre-conception advice).

Does that mean 1 hour from the moment I started eating? Or 1 hour from when I gave my pre-meal bolus and tested my BG?

Just want to make sure I am doing this accurately.
 
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CranberryIce said:
My nurse has asked me to test 1 hour post meals and record my BG levels (pre-conception advice).

Does that mean 1 hour from the moment I started eating? Or 1 hour from when I gave my pre-meal bolus and tested my BG?

Just want to make sure I am doing this accurately.
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If sticking to 1 hr then I'd do it from when I started eating. Sorry if it confuses things further but for most foods I think you'd be missing the spike and 90mins to 2hrs would be more suitable. But stick to what your nurse has told you for now.
 
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CranberryIce

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urbanracer said:
If sticking to 1 hr then I'd do it from when I started eating. Sorry if it confuses things further but for most foods I think you'd be missing the spike and 90mins to 2hrs would be more suitable. But stick to what your nurse has told you for now.
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Thank you for that...

At the moment I test 2 hours after my meals as I know my body needs that time. I will clarify with her at my next appointment.
 
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