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Diet controlled type 2s PP numbers?

coleyd

coleyd

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Hello

I am wondering if anyone can help me out. What sort of numbers do the diet controlled only type 2s get after eating a meal containing carbs? Like not an excessive amount obviously. I am having trouble wording my question lol

I read that in a non diabetic they are still classed as normal if they rise to a max of 7.7 , 2 hours after eating , so is this ok for us too? I seem to be scared of seeing anything over a 6.5 lol
 
coleyd said:
Hello

I am wondering if anyone can help me out. What sort of numbers do the diet controlled only type 2s get after eating a meal containing carbs? Like not an excessive amount obviously. I am having trouble wording my question lol

I read that in a non diabetic they are still classed as normal if they rise to a max of 7.7 , 2 hours after eating , so is this ok for us too? I seem to be scared of seeing anything over a 6.5 lol
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No-one can answer this properly without knowing the before eating numbers. The number to watch is the amount of the actual rise from before to the 2 hour mark, which should always be under 2mmol/l and preferably a lot less. The actual levels are less important until that 2mmol/ or less is sorted out. Once the 2mmol/l or less is sorted, then look at the levels - and not just the 2 hour level but also at other times. How long we are above our base level is important. Imagine a graph of your pre and post meal levels as a curve. The area under the curve is crucial.

It is also not a wise idea to compare yourself with others. We all have different degrees of pancreas damage, insulin resistance, and length of time diagnosed and on a low carb diet.
 
Thanks for the reply. I think I am doing ok then really. I am a little obsessed more so at the mo as my aim is to get a normal under 42 hba1c in the next couple months lol. :) My fasting ones are always in the 5s well 95 % of the time and I will make sure a meal is not sending me over 2 points then
 
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