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

hugs to all those who need it….
this morning was 5.8, a few minutes later it dropped to 4.4…unheard of! No dairy or nuts now for 8 days and my glucose levels are certainly lower. the experiment continues. Must say I’m loving butter(ghee) and cinnamon in my coffee, whir it up in a little blender and it’s just like a latte.
 
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Libre 5.9
Contour 5.4
Mile walk before work, Peleton after
Yesterdays spirometry didn’t happen, got a letter with 2 appointments on, only surgery didn’t actually book the appointments, now going next month
Enjoy your day everyone it’s nearly the weekend & hugs to all in need
 
I have type 2 diaabetes but I am on steroids for another medical condition at present which causes great rise in BS so have to take drug to allow my insulin production to dedeal with it. It s high after dinner but skiwly comes down to a decent level. This morning it was 6.7. Is there anyone lose who has same problem?
 
Morning @Sharara and welcome back to this FBG thread. We're pleased you could join us again.

One approach is to have your last meal of the day no later than, say, 6.00 or 7.00 pm and avoid snacking afterwards.
Have you thought about joining @MissMuffett's challenge to stop eating after 7.00 pm?
It's worked wonders for some of us.

‘Stop Eating After 7pm’ Challenge

Who will join me? I intend to do this for the rest of January- 10 days and hopefully I’ll have broken the habit by then and carry on. I‘m not hungry, I suspect I’m bored and it’s becoming a habit. So I thought if there were a few of us that struggle with this it would be good to record our...
www.diabetes.co.uk

I hope a member on steroids will be along shortly to answer your question. Meanwhile, you may attract more replies if you post in the Other Health Conditions and Diabetes subforum as well.

Other Health Conditions and Diabetes

Discuss other medical conditions such as coeliac disease, IBS and thyroid problems and how they relate to diabetes.
www.diabetes.co.uk
 
I know u mean well but I am well aware of what I should be doing and the results of what I am eating .
 
I've got half a day of anti biotics to go The wound area is still discoloured but is much fainter than it was so looks a lot better. So hopefully all good.
 
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