Sugar Levels And Testing

NoCrbs4Me said:

Maybe show the doctor your self testing results. If he says they're normal, you should push back as they are not normal.

It's possible your HbA1c result is inaccurate, so you could ask if they can do a fructosamine test: https://labtestsonline.org/tests/fructosamine

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xfieldok said:

Yes. Download the mySugr app. Record your tests along with the food you eat. I test on waking, then before I eat and again 2 hours after the first bite. I also test before bed. After about a week, you will get an estimated HbA1c number. Remember that this reading is based entirely on the data you enter.

When you test for meals. You are looking for a rise of not more than 2.

Lots of non-diabetics have high readings in the morning, the liver is dumping glucose to get us started.

Lots of non-diabetics spike after eating and it is ok for them.

I certainly wouldn't say that you are eating low carb. The beans are around 12 carbs. The milk is 3 per 100 ml. The potato has carbs.

Using the app you can identify which foods are causing a spike. You can show your app to the doctor with the information. Bear in mind you will only have a few days data by the time of your appointment.

I am T2. I was diagnosed in November at 122. In 6 months I got it down to 35. mySugr estimates it is currently 36. I go for my next HbA1c at the end of the month.

If the number is still low, it doesn't mean I don't have Diabetes.

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