Morning fasting levels - exactly when to test?

TeddyTottie said:

When should I be checking my morning fasting levels of BG?

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I do my fasting blood test just after I was wash my hands after I have gone to the toilet to urinate.

Hi @TeddyTottie

It really is up to you.

for me it SHOULD be the same regime each day., that way it's the same variables each time.

so i get up, put kettle on
go loo, wash hands.
dry thoroughly, set up kit, take bloods
pour kettle and make tea.
look at numbers.
drink tea.

regardless of what time i wake up.
It is to MY mind just trends i am looking for.
some days it will be high, ( so i check over what i ate /drank yesterday/ did i sleep enough, etc... )

some days it's low..so a little dance around the room, punching the air, with 'RESULT...Take that ya B*****"..

It's really what suits you best, as long as it's BEFORE you eat or drink anything, imho.

Tip: i was told IF you forget and drink or eat something before testing, if it's less then 5/10 mins still test,
it shouldn't have too much impact, and you'll still have a relevant score.

hth's ..