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Testing

MacFee

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Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Diet only
How often should I test ?

Is fasting glucose and last thing at night enough ?

Or should I do before and after every meal too ?

I haven't been seen by diabetic nurse yet and have bought my own meter but the strips are so expensive xx
 
MacFee said:
How often should I test ?

Is fasting glucose and last thing at night enough ?

Or should I do before and after every meal too ?

I haven't been seen by diabetic nurse yet and have bought my own meter but the strips are so expensive xx
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You should only test when you need the information (the result) to influence your choices. So before and 2 hours after meal testing is useful for learning which foods to eat or avoid. I wouldn't do other tests every day if you're trying to conserve strips. Every second day or once a week is probably fine, IMO. Can I ask which brand of meter you have?
 
Hi. I wouldn't worry about the fasting test as it's results tell you little. Even the nightime test isn't of much value. Yes, test 2 hours after a meal and also just before if you can afford the strips.
 
Thank you will go and have a wee look xx
 
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