Day time Bg's...

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Been prompted to post by my wife... but part of me would like to know the answer in any case :wink: Whilst I have still to see my GP, I'm an early diagnosed Type 2 with a pre-GTT Bg of 9.7. Since getting my blood monitor from the practice nurse, I've been testing, testing, testing just like advised.. and watching my carbs. So, other than my first morning test on waking... which has been between 9.2 (rice the night before) and 6.1 (ave. 7.0)... I thought I was doing OK.

However, during the day my pre-meal Bg's have been between 4.2 and 7.6 (ave. 5.3), and 2 hour post meal readings between 4.3 and 8.7 (ave. 6.0)... which given we're only 11 days in, seem on the face of it quite good... but I'd welcome any thoughts.

Is this apparent roller coaster, albeit it without some of the majestic highs and lows achieved by others on the forum, 'normal'... or should I be aiming to iron out the peaks and troughs more?

 

[catherinecherub]

You are certainly getting the hang of it.
Try testing so that before a meal and two hours afterwards are roughly the same. i.e. 5.4 before and 5.3-5.6 afterwards. It may mean smaller portions of carbs with the meal but it would be well worth it. Your post shows how testing is so vital to gaining control.
It is early days yet and it will all come together but remember that you are aiming for below 7.
Anything over that is too high.
Hope this helps,
Catherine.

 

[totsy]

congratulations..
you are doing well, id be pleased with those