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pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

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Pasha said:
Yes,...............................................................................................................................................................................until next time..
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Do you ever find that your fasting blood sugar goes up without real reason that you can find? (e.g. no change in carbs, exercise, etc.)

I had been getting readings in the low to mid 80s mg/dL consistently for several weeks but this week I am back up to the low 90s. No dietary changes and same exercise but different result. And now a trend in the wrong direction...
 
Sapien said:
Do you ever find that your fasting blood sugar goes up without real reason that you can find? (e.g. no change in carbs, exercise, etc.)

I had been getting readings in the low to mid 80s mg/dL consistently for several weeks but this week I am back up to the low 90s. No dietary changes and same exercise but different result. And now a trend in the wrong direction...
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Are you using the same brand electrodes/test sticks and from the same box/container.? Eating at the same hour, same protein sources ie animal origin or vegetable origin. Maybe you are eating close to your upper limit of prorein intake?.

Sometimes I experience some differences , but all within the allowed limits of accuracy for home testing glucometers .

I need to be be VERY VERY strict with macronutrient control to maintain good and stable BG readings.
 
Pasha said:
Are you using the same brand electrodes/test sticks and from the same box/container.? Eating at the same hour, same protein sources ie animal origin or vegetable origin. Maybe you are eating close to your upper limit of prorein intake?.

Sometimes I experience some differences , but all within the allowed limits of accuracy for home testing glucometers .

I need to be be VERY VERY strict with macronutrient control to maintain good and stable BG readings.
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Same meter and strip type. I have a new package of strips but was still getting lower reading when I first opened the package. I have another meter that I sometimes check my regular meter against. The readings on both meters aren’t the same but the trend seems consistent. (First was down and now is up again).

I have noticed that higher protein effects my fasting blood sugar. Beef effects it more than fish or vegetable protein. In the past, if I ate beef for dinner, the next day fasting would be higher, but then go back down the following day.

This week has been different. I have had four days with readings over 90 mg/dL in a row. I am not so concerned with some reading in the low 90s, but the trend is up.

I am also not seeing my blood sugar drop as much with exercise. For a while since I started testing, exercise would drop my blood sugar into the low 80s to mid 70s. (A couple times into the high 60s.) Recently I have been in the high 80s or low 90s also after exercise.

What macro nutrient targets do you set to maintain good BG readings?
 
Sapien said:
Same meter and strip type. I have a new package of strips but was still getting lower reading when I first opened the package. I have another meter that I sometimes check my regular meter against. The readings on both meters aren’t the same but the trend seems consistent. (First was down and now is up again).

I have noticed that higher protein effects my fasting blood sugar. Beef effects it more than fish or vegetable protein. In the past, if I ate beef for dinner, the next day fasting would be higher, but then go back down the following day.

This week has been different. I have had four days with readings over 90 mg/dL in a row. I am not so concerned with some reading in the low 90s, but the trend is up.

I am also not seeing my blood sugar drop as much with exercise. For a while since I started testing, exercise would drop my blood sugar into the low 80s to mid 70s. (A couple times into the high 60s.) Recently I have been in the high 80s or low 90s also after exercise.

What macro nutrient targets do you set to maintain good BG readings?
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5% carbs 20% protein and 75% fats for a total of ca 1600 cals/day. Two meals/day. FYI I weigh out all of my food.
Gentle exercise ,morning walk of ca 40 mins 5-6 times a week.
Note that I take 850 mg/Metformin per day for diabetes.
 
Saur said:
Any tips how you keep your levels FBG so low. I do like bread.
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No magic I can assure you, just keep carbs as low as you can, moderate protein and enough fat to maintain energy levels. No snacks and of course no bread , pasta or rice.Its that simple, but simple does not mean easy, it takes a bit of getting used to. Just start with small steps and you will most probably see your numbers drop. Best wishes for your efforts.
 
Pasha said:
No magic I can assure you, just keep carbs as low as you can, moderate protein and enough fat to maintain energy levels. No snacks and of course no bread , pasta or rice.Its that simple, but simple does not mean easy, it takes a bit of getting used to. Just start with small steps and you will most probably see your numbers drop. Best wishes for your efforts.
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Thankyou for your reply and feedback. You are right you have to work hard to achieve anything.
 
Grannygrump said:
First thing in the morning is 125 mg/dl (5.9 )good or bad? I’m new to this and struggling with what’s good and bad for me
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Hi there Granny..... ....started smiling.

125 mg/dl = 125/18 = 6.94 m moles/l and it is what it is ie your present FBG [fasting bloof glucose]
If you look over the forums you will see many possible diets for reducing your blood glucose values. I have found that the LCHF diet works well for me ie low carbohydrate high fat.

You may also wish to google blood sugar 101, there is a great amount of information there also, all in easily understood presentations.In the beginning there is a lot to learn and many new terms that take time to digest.

Good luck with your learning curve and dont be afraid to ask questions.
 
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