Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Ask A Question
Overwhelmed and very confused
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="badcat" data-source="post: 457032"><p>Checking your own blood sugar responses to foods is the best way I know of getting an understanding of and as much control as possible over your diabetes</p><p>The nhs is reluctant to prescribe blood testing equipment to T2 diabetics, largely on cost grounds, although this varies from area to area and depending what meds, if any you are on</p><p>If your GP won't prescribe you with testing equipment then you can buy a meter, finger pricier and test strips yourself ( the code free availaBle via amazon is one some people have found best value) and then test the effect different foods have on your blood sugar. Basically you use the meter to test the sugar level in a drop of blood, eat the food you're testing and thn test again 2 hours later to see the effect</p><p>It can be daunting at first, but testing allows you to see the impact dietary changes you are making are having as well as allowing you to make informed choices about foods.</p><p>The aim is to get a balance where your sugar level before a meal are under 6 and under 8 or so 2 hours after eating. When I was first diagnosed and went through the same process, I saw it as akin to a combination of a) making friends with diabetes and b) getting to know your enemy!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="badcat, post: 457032"] Checking your own blood sugar responses to foods is the best way I know of getting an understanding of and as much control as possible over your diabetes The nhs is reluctant to prescribe blood testing equipment to T2 diabetics, largely on cost grounds, although this varies from area to area and depending what meds, if any you are on If your GP won't prescribe you with testing equipment then you can buy a meter, finger pricier and test strips yourself ( the code free availaBle via amazon is one some people have found best value) and then test the effect different foods have on your blood sugar. Basically you use the meter to test the sugar level in a drop of blood, eat the food you're testing and thn test again 2 hours later to see the effect It can be daunting at first, but testing allows you to see the impact dietary changes you are making are having as well as allowing you to make informed choices about foods. The aim is to get a balance where your sugar level before a meal are under 6 and under 8 or so 2 hours after eating. When I was first diagnosed and went through the same process, I saw it as akin to a combination of a) making friends with diabetes and b) getting to know your enemy! [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Ask A Question
Overwhelmed and very confused
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…