What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

[philchap1]

5.1 today.

 

[ianpspurs]

“but he’s a liar, and I’m not sure about you!”

^^^^^^^
Meant in the nicest possible way, of course!
What I have been meaning to ask that I am not sure about, is what do you all find an acceptable fasting level for yourselves?
Some feel unhappy at anything above 5.0? Others seem to want to be under 5.0?
I am just happy if I have fasting in low 6s or less, with no more than 6s, but prefere 5s rest of the time.

Assuming no hypo and resting HR sub 60 I would always want very low 4s. Anywhere in 5s seems like I have wasted my time. I can function well in high 3s. What any of that has to do with wellbeing and general flourishing I have no idea.

 

[UserABC2021]

6.1 this morning

 

[karen8967]

5.6 for me

 

[ianpspurs]

5.1 on the meter meanwhile IRL anything could be going on

 

[philchap1]

4.8 today, stay safe everyone.

 

[Jen6]

5.3 this morning 4.3 last night.

 

[ert]

5.4 this morning. Stay safe today everyone.

 

[JohnEGreen]

5.0 this morning.

 

[JohnEGreen]

5.1 on the meter meanwhile IRL anything could be going on

Yup it could really of been any number between 0 and infinity now there is something to console your self with.

 

[Pipp]

6.8

 

[Ryhia]

5.7 this morning.

 

[ChristopherB]

5.3 which is around average for mornings but inevitably anything from 12 to 20 evenings

 

[Pipp]

5.3 which is around average for mornings but inevitably anything from 12 to 20 evenings

Hello @ChristopherB and welcome.

How are you managing your diabetes? Can you tell us a bit about what type of diabetes you have, and what you eat to make those evening numbers?

 

[karen8967]

5.6 for me

 

[DJC3]

4.8 this morning 5.6 yesterday but forgot to post.
@Pipp re your question about fbg I don’t mind a 6 if I can see the reason for it ( if I’ve enjoyed a late night snack for instance) otherwise I’m happier if it’s lower: Low 5s are good and a 4 even better. Never thought I’d be writing that come to think of it - it took a long while to get anywhere near the 5s club

 

[ianpspurs]

Lo. Either me. the meter or both need new batteries methinks. Laters dudes and dudettes.

 

[philchap1]

Morning everyone, 5.7 today.

 

[Pipp]

4.8 this morning 5.6 yesterday but forgot to post.
@Pipp re your question about fbg I don’t mind a 6 if I can see the reason for it ( if I’ve enjoyed a late night snack for instance) otherwise I’m happier if it’s lower: Low 5s are good and a 4 even better. Never thought I’d be writing that come to think of it - it took a long while to get anywhere near the 5s club

Thanks, @DJC3 , and all the others who responded. I just wondered, as some seem disappointed with numbers I would be delighted to have. I feel light headed with numbers lower than 5. So generally ok with fasting low 6s then 5s rest of the day, with no spikes.
Today was a happy 6.2

 

[DJC3]

Thanks, @DJC3 , and all the others who responded. I just wondered, as some seem disappointed with numbers I would be delighted to have. I feel light headed with numbers lower than 5. So generally ok with fasting low 6s then 5s rest of the day, with no spikes.
Today was a happy 6.2

Agree the no spikes is key ( not always achieved though)