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

6.1 this morning, after shower and first coffee. I forgot to take meter upstairs last night. So don’t know if I would have been in the 5s zone again.
Ah well, much better than of late. :)
 
Pipp said:
6.1 this morning, after shower and first coffee. I forgot to take meter upstairs last night. So don’t know if I would have been in the 5s zone again.
Ah well, much better than of late. :)
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I have only just started using a meter, and my results are the other way round! Usually low 6's just after waking, then around 5.5 after morning exercise (still fasting). Daytime levels are not too bad ar all. Do you know why they are higher at night?
 
pre-predb said:
I have only just started using a meter, and my results are the other way round! Usually low 6's just after waking, then around 5.5 after morning exercise (still fasting). Daytime levels are not too bad ar all. Do you know why they are higher at night?
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I am not sure what your question is, @pre-predb . Do you mean you are seeing higher readings at night? Could be a mulititude of reasons. What you have eaten during day , perhaps?
I find my levels shoot up after exercise. For example, I had a low carb start to the day, went for a brisk half hour walk, sat and had coffee (decaff, no milk or sugar ) another brisk walk , then checked again. Level was 8.0. Twenty minutes later, after sitting staring into space, it was 5.4. Just too many variables for me to get an understanding of reasons. Sorry can’t offer more insights.
 
Pipp said:
I am not sure what your question is, @pre-predb . Do you mean you are seeing higher readings at night? Could be a mulititude of reasons. What you have eaten during day , perhaps?
I find my levels shoot up after exercise. For example, I had a low carb start to the day, went for a brisk half hour walk, sat and had coffee (decaff, no milk or sugar ) another brisk walk , then checked again. Level was 8.0. Twenty minutes later, after sitting staring into space, it was 5.4. Just too many variables for me to get an understanding of reasons. Sorry can’t offer more insights.
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No problem - I was just wondering if you - as a more experienced user - had any insight into why my overnight fasting was higher than daytime. But, as you say, we are all so different! I am assuming in my case, the pre-breakfast exercise helped 'push' some of the glucose into my muscles, resulting in a drop from my reading on waking. My evening meals are never later than 7pm and are low carb.
 
pre-predb said:
No problem - I was just wondering if you - as a more experienced user - had any insight into why my overnight fasting was higher than daytime. But, as you say, we are all so different! I am assuming in my case, the pre-breakfast exercise helped 'push' some of the glucose into my muscles, resulting in a drop from my reading on waking. My evening meals are never later than 7pm and are low carb.
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I may have found the answer! (Full article from dietdoctor.com)
1. Relax, it is normal — call it “adaptive glucose sparing”
“We definitely see that in people who are doing low carb long term, the majority will find that their fasting blood glucose becomes their highest value of the day,” says Dr. Sarah Hallberg. “They are not actually having issues with blood sugar. They are doing really well. But if you are looking at a log of 24 hours of blood glucose you will see a high first thing in the morning and then a steady decline throughout the day, with no big excursions [in glucose levels] even after meals.

The scientific name is “physiologic insulin resistance” and it’s likely a good thing — unlike “pathologic insulin resistance.”

 
Hi All

A few days behind buy these are my BSL

Mon 7.2
Tues 8.0
Wed. 7.2
Thur 8.0
Fri 7.0

At least it's been consistent
 
@DEBBIESCOTT you destroy the stereotype of diabetics as lazy exercise refusenics. @BrianDoc tight lines.
@ultradad hug for the poor sleep. @Donaldfr hug for sore throat but good news on no covid. @JohnEGreen great to see you here and the fbg implies recovery is making progress. Give it beans Team D (maybe a few edamame (<4% carbs?) not Heinz)
 
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pre-predb said:
I may have found the answer! (Full article from dietdoctor.com)
1. Relax, it is normal — call it “adaptive glucose sparing”
“We definitely see that in people who are doing low carb long term, the majority will find that their fasting blood glucose becomes their highest value of the day,” says Dr. Sarah Hallberg. “They are not actually having issues with blood sugar. They are doing really well. But if you are looking at a log of 24 hours of blood glucose you will see a high first thing in the morning and then a steady decline throughout the day, with no big excursions [in glucose levels] even after meals.

The scientific name is “physiologic insulin resistance” and it’s likely a good thing — unlike “pathologic insulin resistance.”
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Ah, right, I misunderstood your query, @pre-predb . I thought you were saying you fasting level was lower than later readings. Glad you have found your solution.
For many of us the first reading is high as a result of what is often termed ‘Dawn Phenomenon’, it is your body preparing for the energy needed to get moving first thing in the morning.
Today I had a rather happy 5.6 reading.
 
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