Fasting glucose levels with smoking

[alnur]

Just diagnosed. Smoker. Did a fasting test was 6.8. Then had a smoke did another test, showed 5.9.

Could not believe this. Had some blood on the finger so did another test and it was 7.2.

All in a matter of 5mins. Please help

 

[GrantGam]

Morning,

If you were to do three tests on the trot without smoking you would probably notice a variation in BGL readings. All meters have an error margin and will seldom turn out three identical readings.

Found this article, might be of interest to you:

https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/2013/07/blood-glucose-meter-accuracy-comparison-chart/

Cheers,
Grant