I too use up time, energy and strips seeking an accuracy that is just not on offer. This morning fasting I got 5.6. Not happy, so I instantly re-tested from the same drop of blood and got a nice 4.8. I considered using a 3rd strip, but then wondered what the point would be. Would I believe the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or an average of all 3?Big disparency between testing strips and Libre atm. At least Libre gives me trends if not very true.
Thanks Alexandra that is such a great overview. I don’t have a complete pancreas after surgery in 2012 so I am always wary of losing the battle. You guys here are completely wonderful with your supportive insight.I too use up time, energy and strips seeking an accuracy that is just not on offer. This morning fasting I got 5.6. Not happy, so I instantly re-tested from the same drop of blood and got a nice 4.8. I considered using a 3rd strip, but then wondered what the point would be. Would I believe the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or an average of all 3?
The one time I tried a Libre sensor I also liked the arrows, but the Libre seemed to read much lower than my strips, which in turn read lower than my A1c
I think none of these readings are to be taken too much to heart. They do motivate me to try hard. As long as I'm not injecting insulin or taking insulin-producing meds, false lows should not alarm me too much. I'm not at all convinced that I can keep from being upset by false highs, though.
Thanks @ianpspurs, just feel really tired & not affected blood sugar yet@DEBBIESCOTT hug for the positive and I hope and pray you have the mild version. @Widgets yay for the sleep and fbg. @ TeamD, don't be fooled by the Highlights reel of those who seem to find managing The D easy and LC a joy. It wasn't always like that for them and isn't like that for most of us. @PenguinMum hang tough and keep the Big Picture front and centre.
Welcome @prhayes good to see you and spiffing first fasting number.First time poster, recently diagnosed T2 and sent a meter with some lancets and strips. Tested a few times yesterday afternoon and had a range of 6.6-7.7 with dinner inbetween. My fasting reading this morning right after waking was 5.6.
Unfortunately after a breakfast of natural yoghurt and low sugar granola, plus tea with semi skimmed milk, 2 hours later my reading is 9.4!!Welcome @prhayes good to see you and spiffing first fasting number.
Welcome and I hope The C is mild. Definitely a win under those circumstances.6.2 this morning, I have Covid so im taking that as a win
@Widgets, snap, this was exactly my experience today too (except that I only scored a fasting 5.0). Eerie! I consumed 2 cups of real coffee to my usual 1, and now after lunch am about to make myself a cup of decaff, if I can summon up the energy.4.8 today. Also woke up WAY too early and feel like bleah.
Such is life, at least I have coffee. Well, had, but that's the ideal situation at this point really.
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