Taking my first blood sugar

bettybeemer_

Member

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12

Type of diabetes

Type 2

• Mar 22, 2016

• #1

Hi I'm new to this taking my own blood sugar levels I took it this morning and it said 9.9 what should I be aiming for I'm type 2 newly diagnosed

 

bettybeemer_

Member

Messages

12

Type of diabetes

Type 2

• Mar 22, 2016

• #2

Iv had a chest infection these last few days and I'm now of work for a week

 

RoseofSharon

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3,506

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Tablets (oral)

• Mar 22, 2016

• #3

Hi was this a fasting reading or a post meal reading?

Fasting should be between 4.0 and 7.0

Post meal should be anything under 8.5

 

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thomascobley

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6

Location

Southampton

Type of diabetes

Treatment type

Diet only

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• Mar 23, 2016

• #4

If u had a chest infection it will raise your blood sugar..its the body's natural defense against infections..it will send your bloods haywire until the infection is cleared up.

 

bettybeemer_

Member

Messages

12

Type of diabetes

Type 2

• Mar 25, 2016

• #5

Thanks guys xxxx