Just diagnosed type 2

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Lots of questions, maybe I’ve read too much stuff….

Had a blood test some weeks ago, result was 75, which I was told made me type 2 diabetic. There has been quite a gap of 3 weeks between the doctors receptionist telling me I needed to see the diabetic nurse and seeing her.

for those three weeks I tried to cut carbs, and sugar etc, and lost a few pounds, then told about the 75 result. Hoping to get a phone call from a doctor on July 12th. Repeat blood test in two more months.

Yesterday, I bought a glucose meter. Accu-check Instant, and tested 2 hours after lunch 7.0. First thing this morning 7.3, and this afternoon 7.2.
I don’t know when the best times are to test, so advice please on that one.

also is 7 a good, or bad, or average number?

or does it much depend on the individual?

Im now 11stone, and 5’ 4”….

Sorry I’m repeating myself. I’ll settle down, honest

 

[bulkbiker]

HI and welcome.

Your HbA1c result of 75mmol/mol would imply an average blood glucose level of 11.7 mmol/l so your numbers are obviously reducing (which is a good thing)

Most of us who test regularly will take a reading just before starting a meal and then 2 hours after first bit to see the impact of what we eat on blood sugar levels.
I also take a first thing in the morning reading too.

7 is much better than 11 but not so good as 5.
However as you have just started your journey then you have a lot of time to get your numbers even lower.

Sounds like you have made a great start so keep it up!