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sue1959

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At the minute my fasting blood is between 7-8.5 and 2hrs after my evening meal can range between 7-9.5.
I was only diagnosed 2 weeks but I was wondering what ranges I should be aiming for. Fasting should be between 5-7 (I think) but what about the evening one
I taking note of what I'm eating and have noticed that the mornings after I have had supper usually give me a low reading 6.4 on one occasion. Why would this be?
Thanks
Sue
 
hi sue.

Here is the information you should aim to stay in.

Current NICE targets : Fasting BG. No more than 7mmol/l
Before meals. Between 4 - 7 mmol/l
2 Hrs after meals. No more than 8.5 mmol/l

Hope this helps.
Ken
 
If you eat later on in the evening it stops what is known as the 'Dawn Phenomenon ' where the liver dumps glucose into the blood stream prior to starting the day.
Evening levels I like to keep within the 5's to 8 but that's just my personal target.
 
Test before a meal ,then two hours after.If the readings are much the same you got that meal about right.Keep a food diary for a week with readings and note on what you ate and you will soon build up a menu.
 
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