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Post meal ideal levels?

ElyDave

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Are there any ideal levels for post meal blood sugars?

I've been testing before and two hours after meals to try an uderstand what's going on and also starting to build a picture of my response to different carb types and amounts to eventually be able to self-manage my dosages.

I have a target 4-8 before meals, 4-6 on waking, but what about the 2 hour post meal? I read somewhere that anything less than 10 was OK, but can't remember the basis for it.
 
They tell me to try to maintain between 5 and 9 at all times but a good additional guide is no more than 2 above the pre meal level by 2 hours after - I measure 2 hours after I started the meal as this generally gives me the higher reading.


Diagnosed Type II 1998 1 x 80 mg Gliclazide, 4 x 500mg Metformin and 1 x 100mg Sitagliptin - HbA1c - 48 mmol/mol
 
Hi

I usually try for 7.8mmol/L or under at 2 hours post prandial.

CathyN
 
The NICE guide line for 2 hours after a meal is to be less than 8.5 although many people aim for lower.

The last time I tried looking up this recommendation I couldn't find it.
 
Thanks Gezza but I was trying to find the original NICE guide line. It is often quoted but from where?
 
Squire Fulwood said:
Thanks Gezza but I was trying to find the original NICE guide line. It is often quoted but from where?
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Sorry, missed the 'original' bit and was fooled by the title 'NICE Recommended Guidelines' ... back to the corner of the room to face the wall.
 
Thanks All

think I may need to talk about changing my dosages.

4.6 on waking
Big bowl of porridge aprunes for breakfast
2 hours later, down to 3.8. Couple of dates sorted that out.
 
the highest BG is reached about 75 minutes after commencing a meal. By 2 hours after, it should be back pretty much to pre-meal level.
For my personal preference, since normal non-diabetic is about 5, I try not to get above 6
Hana
 
ElyDave said:
Thanks All

think I may need to talk about changing my dosages.

4.6 on waking
Big bowl of porridge aprunes for breakfast
2 hours later, down to 3.8. Couple of dates sorted that out.
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Closest readings to 'perfection'!
 
Remember though if you are taking quick acting insulin with the meal, at 2 hours you could have about 20% or so still active so your levels will fall further at 3 and 4 hours.
Regards
Angie
 
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