I do lurk on this thread but rarely post as for me, 4 years in, I do have concerns that, for some people, measuring bg to 1 or even 2 decimal points it becomes too challenging or competitive or worrying
I do test myself most mornings and have learned that for me it's best to use it as a rough guide, a very rough guide and to viewed as a much wider than a daily picture.
I simply mentally tell myself
9 whoops, check for infection/illness
8 oh? What could be going on
7 mildly note to check again tomorrow
6 usual for me
5 nice surprise but rare
4 maybe had one once?
Then repeat again the next day and see if a pattern emerges. I really can't worry about a decimal place, or a single reading. If there are repeated higher readings of I might see if my diet or exercise needs tweaking but I'm usually back in the 6s (normal for me).
I try not to compare to someone else who may be different physically or genetic structure to myself, who may eat, exercise or sleep differently or who may have different stress levels to me. I am only concerned about me, and my body
You
@ChrisT2 have made brilliant progress for you. You've got yourself into a normal range. Be proud, celebrate that, ignore others. Just look after yourself and your body.
have a nice day everyone.
