We mention this often, but in case it helps others, I'm saying it again. All tests fasted.
I've had a heavy cold for the last week or so. I haven't tested my BG because it's a waste of strips - I know I'm dealing with infection, that it'll all be fine, but that my BG will be raised while it's happening. Yesterday, feeling a bit better, I tested for the first time, and it was 6.8 which is considerably higher than my usual 5s. Today I tested and got 7.4!!! waited 2 hours (still fasted) and got.....6. I have not deviated from keto.
So - if similar is happening to you - have faith - it's what our bodies do. BG is dynamic. There is always the possibility of a rogue strip, but we should never forget that in illness, stress, fight-or-flight support is one of the uses of BG.
I've had a heavy cold for the last week or so. I haven't tested my BG because it's a waste of strips - I know I'm dealing with infection, that it'll all be fine, but that my BG will be raised while it's happening. Yesterday, feeling a bit better, I tested for the first time, and it was 6.8 which is considerably higher than my usual 5s. Today I tested and got 7.4!!! waited 2 hours (still fasted) and got.....6. I have not deviated from keto.
So - if similar is happening to you - have faith - it's what our bodies do. BG is dynamic. There is always the possibility of a rogue strip, but we should never forget that in illness, stress, fight-or-flight support is one of the uses of BG.
