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

Back to testing with a new tester. Instead of trying to send back the test strips I bought in error I simply purchased the glucose meter which was compatible with the test strips. Justified the purchase as my old tester was losing battery life very quickly. Not sure I like the new meter, too simplistic, no date and time function and only saves the last 10 meter readings however I am not complaining about the meter reading. 4.9 this morning.
 
That’s another thing I’d also forgotten!!!!! Along with lots and lots of other things K
 
Good Morning Everyone
BG this morning and I tried the testing before getting out of bed it was 7.7 mol
Then I got up 5.30am tested again BG 7.4
This was less than 5mins between both BG tests.
My problem is to see what my BG reading is before I get out of bed means switching the bedroom light on and waking my hubby up I wake at all hours from 2 to 5am and get up. I’ll put up with the difference in BG readings at least I can wash my hands before testing and disturb no-one.K
 

my meter does log longer but I also log my results in the mySugar app as I like being able to see the trends.
 
7.1 this morning, I think the current family situation is definitely it helping, but as we always say, this is a marathon not a sprint, and I am doing ok
 
7.1 this morning, I think the current family situation is definitely it helping, but as we always say, this is a marathon not a sprint, and I am doing ok
7.1 this morning, I think the current family situation is definitely it helping, but as we always say, this is a marathon not a sprint, and I am doing ok
Hi Marianne sorry to see you have a foot ulcer and hope it heals quickly for you, I totally agree it is a long haul thing the Diabetes and needs constant monitoring to regain control but perseverance will always win so good on you. Best Wishes K
 
5.0 this morning, but getting out of bed took an effort of will. I seem to have blown all my enthusiasm circuits today.

At the risk of being branded an addict - caffeine will fix that, won't it?
 
New meter read 4.8 this morning. Not sure I believe it - (but I'll gratefully accept it) seems to have a mind of its own depending on the angle of the blood draw on the strips.
 
5.3 this morning and tested positive on LFT. I was expecting this as my bloods yesterday was 4.9. Its interesting to see how the body is reacting now i check my bloods. My daughter also tested postive so we off for a drive through PCR test in 1 hr
 
6.4 today., and I am cntinuing with the daily mile, though it has increased to exercise for an hour at leasr each day. This will become an ingrained part of my daily routine, and I thank @DEBBIESCOTT for the suggestion and encouragement. Serendipity in a low chat thread.
 
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