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Prediabetes Blood Glucose Levels

GlennEvs

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Type of diabetes
Don't have diabetes
Hi
I have a fasting blood glucose levels of 7.2 when I get up in the morning. I took it again 2 hrs after a meal of Chicken Bacon and salad and it was 7.7 When should I take it again and what level should I expect?

Glenn
 
After 2 hours, for it to be still at 7.7 is a tad high.

Most people's glucose response curve is a single round hump. It could last between a few minutes and 3 hours. However, there are response curves that are trapezoids with bumpy tops. Instead of the usual steady decrease, there are 1 or more new increases. This type of response curve lasts 3 or more hours. These graphs can be found through Google Images, taken from research journals. The only way to learn your response is to take frequent readings (every half hour, say). A continuous glucose monitor (CGM), for those who can afford it, would be ideal.
 
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