Stevefranky
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Hi all this might sound like a stupid question but are you supposed to test after a snack or just breakfast lunch and dinner
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If you're eating enough in your main meals then "snacking" shouldn't really be necessary.
If you up the fat/protein content and rein back the carbs you'll get fuller for longer and the snacks should become history.
If you up the fat/protein content and rein back the carbs you'll get fuller for longer and the snacks should become history.
Marie 2
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The more you test the better in my book. However before my CGM, how much testing I did depended on how I seemed to be doing for the day. I would test anywhere from 3-8 times a day, but I was on insulin and so it really mattered.
I am going to assume you are not on insulin as a type 2? So testing is more so you know which/what foods how you are reacting and how they are changing your BG level. Maybe also so you know how careful you have to eat the next snack/meal? Or exercise etc. And mostly to make sure you are getting control of your Bg levels.
So I believe how many times a day would be up to you. However if you ever don't feel "right" always test!
I am going to assume you are not on insulin as a type 2? So testing is more so you know which/what foods how you are reacting and how they are changing your BG level. Maybe also so you know how careful you have to eat the next snack/meal? Or exercise etc. And mostly to make sure you are getting control of your Bg levels.
So I believe how many times a day would be up to you. However if you ever don't feel "right" always test!
