Is there a section on meter readings?

[DazG]

Hi

As above, I am new to diabetes T2 and have eaten for my tea some chicken with brown bread. I tested my blood 2 hours later and its 11.5 I wondered if there is an area here that describes what you should be aiming for 2 hours later etc?

Thanks.

 

[louiseb]

fasting should be between 4-7
2 hours after meal should be 8.5 or less
please note these guidelines apply to type 2 im not sure what the targets are for type 1

 

[mcmoby69]

According to research Over a period of 15 years a diabetic with an HbA1c of 7% has 4 times more risk of developing retinopathy than a diabetic with an HbA1c of 6%. If the HbA1c is 8% over that time period, then the risks are 16 times greater. (data provided on request)

sorry to be pessimistic but i am aiming as low as possible. i am only 40 and have 2 kids to live for.(preferably with all my bits intact.) :lol:

 

[cugila]

fasting should be between 4-7
2 hours after meal should be 8.5 or less
please note these guidelines apply to type 2 im not sure what the targets are for type 1

Well done Louise....spot on with the information from the NICE 2010 guideline Bg levels for T2's.
The only difference with Type 1's are that the 2 hr post meal levels shouldn't exceed 9 mmol/l.

Ken