T2 folks - how often do you test your BG?

[Incyb]

I've stopped testing every day because I got fed up having sore fingers. Pathetic I know, lol. My BG has crept up. 6.2 this morning. I guess it's my own fault ... carb creep... Anyway, how often do you test?

 

[Bluetit1802]

Carb creep is so easy, and so invisible if we stop testing. A bit like fat creep if we stop weighing ourselves!

I test a lot. It is my motivation to keep going.

 

[Tophat1900]

I test before meals, 2hrs post, before driving or exercise and anytime something doesn't seem right.

 

[Rachox]

I test between 4-7 times per day. 4 when everything is going well (before and after breakfast and dinner), then I increase if anything is affecting my readings stress, illness etc... I especially test if I eat something new.
Like Bluetit1802 I need to see my readings to keep me disciplined and motivated.

 

[NewTD2]

6-8x a day

 

[Mike d]

What is your issue with testing? If it's pain, check the lancet settings, use all fingers (sides, never ever the tips) and resistance does build and wash beforehand

 

[Guzzler]

Four times a day for me, I stopped doing fbg because sleep disturbance messes with my bg but I have been sleeping a little better over the past couple of weeks so I may chance starting it again.

 

[Deleted member 308541]

Seven times, fasting and before and after meals. I "might" do another one before bedtime if I have been playing up.