BS? Type 2

[Joy05]

Hi , this is only my 2nd post as I was only diagnosed Tuesday . As I am not seeing the nurse until next Thursday I have brought a monitor to test my BS . Pharmacist was really nice and went through how to use the monitor and done my bs for me , it was 15/7, very high I know . I came home and had a salad , no potatoes or pasta , done my bs about 15 minutes later and it was 9/7.
It was about 3 hours between testing . Could it go down that quick or could I have tested wrong ? Thank you c

 

[Lamont D]

Hi , this is only my 2nd post as I was only diagnosed Tuesday . As I am not seeing the nurse until next Thursday I have brought a monitor to test my BS . Pharmacist was really nice and went through how to use the monitor and done my bs for me , it was 15/7, very high I know . I came home and had a salad , no potatoes or pasta , done my bs about 15 minutes later and it was 9/7.
It was about 3 hours between testing . Could it go down that quick or could I have tested wrong ? Thank you c

In my experience, it is better to test before eating and 2 hours after.
You can do one hour but as it is expensive, just keep it to the two.
It's two hours because that is average to see if your food has spiked you too high.
So I aim not to be above 2mmols above my pre meal test.
If it is then a food type is not being good for you!
Ditch it!
Carbs and sugars are the culprits so reduce them slowly but surely.
Have a read of the low carb forum, there is plenty of recipes and ideas on there.

 

[Joy05]

So I should have waited longer to test ? I will test again now, then have some dinner then do it 2 hours after . Thank you x

 

[Lamont D]

So I should have waited longer to test ? I will test again now, then have some dinner then do it 2 hours after . Thank you x

Keep a food diary so you can compare your progress and it will be invaluable to show your dsn or doctor. always put your test results next to it