Type 2 High BG reading before food

[Liam8668]

Hi,

I have been testing regular for the last week or so before meals then 2 hours after.

I have just tested before food and got a readying of 18.5 I haven't had anything to eat since around 2pm

The main reason for my question is does anyone know what the KETONE? Means? Thanks

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[sally and james]

You can find out about ketones here, on the main site, http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-ketones.html
That reading of 18.5 was rather high, are you on medication?
Sally

 

[Liam8668]

You can find out about ketones here, on the main site, http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-ketones.html
That reading of 18.5 was rather high, are you on medication?
Sally

Thanks Sally,

Yes metformin twice daily, it's one of the highest readings I've had for a while usually they are around 9-13

 

[ringi]

Your BG is telling you to check your ketones as if you have a reading that high for a long time your diabetes may be out of control. If it remains that high for more than a day or so see your GP or use NHS 111.

 

[catapillar]

When you get a blood sugar reading over a certain level quite a few blood sugar monitors will prompt you to test for ketones. Your blood sugar monitor also takes strips to test for ketones, it's saying "ketone?" because it thinks you are so high you should test for ketones.

 

[ringi]

Knowing what I know now with a reading that high I would do a 24hr water only fast to bring it down add in a long walk of you can to use up even more of the glucose.