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

DaveThompson said:
12 last Fri. Not been told to test so won't know for another three months.
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I wasn't told to test when I was diagnosed either, in fact, I wasn't told anything! Then I found this site, bought myself a meter and some strips and decided to educate myself rather than wait around to be told what to do. I wanted to see whether I could manage things myself with diet, so I declined the meds I was offered and got busy with LCHF.
And so far it's worked! With the help of low carb and the incredible support of the members on these forums, I've learned a phenomenal amount, and stunned my diabetic nurse at my first 3 months appointment with lower cholesterol and blood pressure, a 16lb weight loss and an HbA1c down from 63 to 42. And still no meds.
Testing has been key. Before meals, 2 hours after meals, before and after introducing new foods to see how my BGs react to them - all times of the day. It soon gave me a clear picture of what various foods did to my body and allowed me to take back control.
I can't recommend it highly enough if you want to do the same.
Good luck - and keep sharing!
:)
 
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6.2 this morning - Oddly just before bed last night, it was 4.7
 
Okay so why did I make that stupid comment about double figures yesterday ...

11.5 this morning - shock horror !

7.2 bedtime

I have no idea why apart from heat and feeling a bit under the weather, I have been really good foodwise - honest
 
Serena51 said:
Okay so why did I make that stupid comment about double figures yesterday ...

11.5 this morning - shock horror !

7.2 bedtime

I have no idea why apart from heat and feeling a bit under the weather, I have been really good foodwise - honest
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Mr Liver left you a nice present this morning? I do the odd bedtime reading, sometimes they can be as low as 5.5 - then in the morning 8.5 - 9.0! v. frustrating.
 
I have started keeping my meter on my bedside cabinet and testing when I wake, in case I feel like having a lie in (the joys of retirement!), as I get a higher reading then.
Today it was 6.3 at 0500, same as yesterday.
 
8.1 : so that was my last day of indulgence after end of ND.


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debrasue said:
I wasn't told to test when I was diagnosed either, in fact, I wasn't told anything! Then I found this site, bought myself a meter and some strips and decided to educate myself rather than wait around to be told what to do. I wanted to see whether I could manage things myself with diet, so I declined the meds I was offered and got busy with LCHF.
And so far it's worked! With the help of low carb and the incredible support of the members on these forums, I've learned a phenomenal amount, and stunned my diabetic nurse at my first 3 months appointment with lower cholesterol and blood pressure, a 16lb weight loss and an HbA1c down from 63 to 42. And still no meds.
Testing has been key. Before meals, 2 hours after meals, before and after introducing new foods to see how my BGs react to the - all times of the day. It soon gave me a clear picture of what various foods did to my body and allowed me to take back control.
I can't recommend it highly enough if you want to do the same.
Good luck - and keep sharing!
:)
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I 100%agree, similar experience after diagnosis. I followed the Low carb program and got my head around low carbs, it's the best thing I have done. I find that planning meals ahead helps too.
 
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