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

Hi members,
My fastings BG were in the region of 13-15 when diagnosed in Jan 2106, now with a modified diet & intense exercise, i have managed to bring it down to a consistent 6-7.5 mmol/L
I am looking to improve on these numbers quickly but my BG seemed to have plateau these 2 months at this level.
Tried most of the methods recommended on all med-sites & here, any other methods that worked for you that you may share?
Much grateful to any suggestions.
 
@KevinPotts 2 weeks before my Hba1c I had an abscess, 2 lots of anti-biotics, and a repeat of 1 of them for a second week. Then I was on holiday in France. I didnt hold back on the menu, eating creme brulee, fries, chocolate mousse and more wine in a day than I care to admit to, plus the Kronenbourg Blanc test. My Hba1c was 44 down from 63. My take is that with 2 weeks of delinquent BG I have some headroom for the next Hba1c.
In short, relax Kevin
 
magsiesss said:
Wow .... well done - do you feel OK with it that low?
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I do. My blood pressure tablet gives me a lack of hypo symptoms so I have to be careful. Took one 500mg metformin tablet with yesterday's dinner so took less insulin. Will take the agreed 2 tablets a day for a week starting today. So I'll reduce my insulin again tonight.
 
At the risk of teaching grandma etc etc, HbA1c tests glycated haemoglobin in the red blood cells which are active for around 3 months, so a couple of weeks will have a much lesser impact on the overall reading.
 
Have you looked into the Low carb program? https://www.diabetes.co.uk/lowcarb/ It has worked wonders for me, I have lost 18 kg in 6 months and my FBGs are regularly around 4.5 - 5.2. And on top of that it gives a greater understanding of nutrition and why carbs have a significant impact on blood glucose levels.
 
I agree
️ and since doing intermittent fasting it's improved loads and I'm a lot less greedy!!! X


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
 
BIG confession.......... 7.1 today; not been 7 since LCHF, i.e. for several months.....must have been the pralines and cream ice cream that I 'thought I'd test out' last night. Back to making home-made!
 

Brilliant...that has really pepped me up. I'll do exactly as you say


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Fbg 6.4 which is in good diabetic range.
See what day 2 of metformin and reduced insulin brings.
Less insulin = weight loss hopefully.
 
5.1 @ 6am
(More happy dancing! Especially since I had a bottle of Corona lager and some chocolate cake last night at the BBQ. Reading was 6 two hours after dinner.)
 
This thread has become a lot more interesting since peeps are allowed to post comments as well as just figures...
 
Debmcgee said:
I agree
️ and since doing intermittent fasting it's improved loads and I'm a lot less greedy!!! X


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
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I wouldnt say greedy but craving carbs. Not your fault. Its a chemical reaction.
 
debrasue said:
This thread has become a lot more interesting since peeps are allowed to post comments as well as just figures...
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More posters lately too. The more the merrier.
I love @ally1 s. I look forward to seeing her result. And @Cumberland s. Mine is a surprise most of the time.
Its lovely to know we are not alone in our fight on diabetes.
 
ickihun said:
I wouldnt say greedy but craving carbs. Not your fault. Its a chemical reaction.
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That's very kind of you but I was sooooo greedy. Everything was about food. It's like that any more now. X


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Borderline T2, serial yo-yo dieter but firmly sticking to LCHF with IF
 
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