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<blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 1699894" data-attributes="member: 94045"><p>I assume your 7.8 was an HbA1c?</p><p></p><p>Your low fasting numbers are probably unusual, but not unheard of. My own morning fasting tests were around 5 to 5.5 almost immediately. I never did have a problem with them, although I suggest your 4.7 may have been a bit of a rogue test. We all get these from time to time and if the number is unexpected it is wise to wash the hands again and do a re-test. It is your post meal levels that are important right now. Morning fasting depends on many different things, not all food related.</p><p></p><p>You do need to test before eating and 2 hours after first bite to give you an idea if your food choices are suitable for you and your body. Any rise from before to after needs to be under 2mmol/l, preferably less. If it isn't, there are too many carbs in that meal. Keeping a detailed food diary including portion sizes and recording your levels alongside will be of enormous benefit. You will notice patterns emerging, and be able to reduce portion sizes or eliminate things.</p><p></p><p>Try not to jump ahead right now. Wait and see what your next 3 month test reveals.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluetit1802, post: 1699894, member: 94045"] I assume your 7.8 was an HbA1c? Your low fasting numbers are probably unusual, but not unheard of. My own morning fasting tests were around 5 to 5.5 almost immediately. I never did have a problem with them, although I suggest your 4.7 may have been a bit of a rogue test. We all get these from time to time and if the number is unexpected it is wise to wash the hands again and do a re-test. It is your post meal levels that are important right now. Morning fasting depends on many different things, not all food related. You do need to test before eating and 2 hours after first bite to give you an idea if your food choices are suitable for you and your body. Any rise from before to after needs to be under 2mmol/l, preferably less. If it isn't, there are too many carbs in that meal. Keeping a detailed food diary including portion sizes and recording your levels alongside will be of enormous benefit. You will notice patterns emerging, and be able to reduce portion sizes or eliminate things. Try not to jump ahead right now. Wait and see what your next 3 month test reveals. [/QUOTE]
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