Fasting blood

[bladerfc]

Hi I have pre diabetes hba1c was 43 I have lost a stone now weigh 10 stone 5 pounds bmi of 23 have been doing low carb today I done a fasting blood test on myself it was 5.6 is this bad good or in between I exercise regularly enough my reading when I test are never generally over 6 what can I do to get them lower thanks

 

[scottish-jim]

5.6 is pretty good. Are you checking 2 hours after meals?

Have a look here: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/blood-sugar-level-ranges.html

 

[bladerfc]

No but I'm going to start doing that I have cut out a lot of stuff no pasta and rice and so on what is a good result 2 hours after a meal?

 

[Robbity]

Guidelines here: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/blood-sugar-level-ranges.html but since you seem to be doing well, aim for as close to normal as you are able.

Robbity

 

[zjed]

Sounds like you are on the right track, just keep going

 

[bladerfc]

5.2 this morning bit happier with that