Need some advice on what is probably an often asked question, have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes,my last blood test came back with a reading of 68, the previous one was 57 so there is an increase over a 12 month period, , I purchased a meter and this showed the first reading was 11,8 but this has gradually reduced and varies between 6.9 ang 5.8. I have started on a course of Metformin
My problem is how to distinguish between the gp result of 58 and the meter readings, which seem to use a totally different method, i realise it maybe down to my ignorance but there must be a logical explanation somewhere ,why does the meter show the results as a figure with a decimal point, and measures far lower than the gps results , so it’s difficult to,be able to,know whether my efforts are working?apologies in advance if this post doesn’t make sense
My problem is how to distinguish between the gp result of 58 and the meter readings, which seem to use a totally different method, i realise it maybe down to my ignorance but there must be a logical explanation somewhere ,why does the meter show the results as a figure with a decimal point, and measures far lower than the gps results , so it’s difficult to,be able to,know whether my efforts are working?apologies in advance if this post doesn’t make sense