Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

[Rachox]

5.0 for me today

 

[IBEX82]

6.8 this morning - always seems to be higher when I sleep in

 

[LeafyArts]

6.7 this morning - I am delighted!

 

[Lobsang Tsultim]

'Twas 6.1 this morning. Not been feeling "proper" all day, but tomorrow is another day

 

[Lobsang Tsultim]

5.3 this morning

 

[JanetMcDowell]

5.7 this morning

 

[filly]

8.5

 

[flonvic]

7.2 for me today.

 

[Silver Hammer]

4.8 this morning

Maxwell

 

[Hiitsme]

6.4

 

[mojo37]

Very stressful time here. 8.7

Stress can affect your numbers as much as carbs .

 

[mojo37]

7.8 yesterday and a nasty 9.4 this morning .

 

[LivingLightly]

Stress can affect your numbers as much as carbs .

Yes, mental stress triggers the body's fight-or-flight response which evolved to cope with physical danger. The release of cortisol and adrenalin into the bloodstream raises blood glucose, heart rate and blood pressure. Best antidote is physical activity.
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[LivingLightly]

FBG 4.9 mmols/l at 6.45 this morning

 

[Rachox]

4.9 today

 

[LeafyArts]

7.1 this morning.

 

[Towynway]

8.2 on waking

 

[IBEX82]

5.7

 

[Silver Hammer]

4.7 this morning

Maxwell

 

[filly]

8.2