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

I have to buy my own as I am type 2. I buy 200 at a time and just miscalculated, thought I still had 50 left. Strips are on order and should be delivered either tonight or tomorrow. I can wait after all according to my GP I shouldn't be testing at all.....?
 
Ryhia said:
I have to buy my own as I am type 2. I buy 200 at a time and just miscalculated, thought I still had 50 left. Strips are on order and should be delivered either tonight or tomorrow. I can wait after all according to my GP I shouldn't be testing at all.....?
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I am in a similar position re. strips. A couple of years ago my DN recommended I did some testing but would not provide any strips or test meter. I do fund my own strips from an online supplier as I can get 50 strips for the price of 20 at local chemist which I think is a real rip-off. The good thing for me is that I can now predict to more or less within a single unit what my readings will be as I have been testing and comparing with foods for quite a while now. It is only the first thing in the morning readings that we log here that causes a raising of the eyebrow or totally baffled by an unexpected high or low.
Hopefully your strips will arrive soon and testing is useful despite some medical professionals views, perhaps they are looking after the costs too.

A no surprise for me this morning at 6.8
 
mojo37 said:
7.3 on libre at 7am ......
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Keep at it . Its very disconcerting when one tries hard and life seems to go against you . Little help was available in my early days but my GP now says everythings under control (51 - for reasons)
I'd say that if your not being contacted by GP or Nurse they arent over worried . Keep up the good work
 
Bobby105 said:
Keep at it . Its very disconcerting when one tries hard and life seems to go against you . Little help was available in my early days but my GP now says everythings under control (51 - for reasons)
I'd say that if your not being contacted by GP or Nurse they arent over worried . Keep up the good work
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That was a post from last year I ithnk.
 
5.1 libre been up for several hours. Nice drive yesterday bad choice Activity suffering for it now but hey was fun at the time -) zip lining high ropes course not best idea for back oh well. Strange afternoon readings skipped lunch had expected to be lower activity appeared to increase levels very surprised at that otherwise took hours to digest the hazelnut latte had about 8.45am

Skipping swim as back pretty sore.
 

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6.3 first thing, no surprises, the only raised eyebrow is why doesn't it get any lower. On the CGM it drops to 3 overnight and begins a slow but steady rise as the night rolls on each and everyday. I suppose I could wake and test around 5AM and see lower figures but I love my sleep. It seems my liver just loves to greet the new day with a constant figure currently in the 6's. No complaints though as it has been higher in days gone by.
 
Omar51 said:
I have been testing my BG for over 12-13 years. Lately, I check my BP too. I can easily predict my BG and a lot of the time it's the same or slightly off. I can easily go without testing, but I don’t want to. Testing BG keeps me on track.
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I could go without testing it I am honest as I have been eating low carb for more than 6 years now I can usually guesstimate what my bloods will be. However I surprised myself as to how uncomfortable it felt when I could not test. Possibly paranoia, but I am wanting to monitor more closely as I am trying to change my eating habits in order to lose some weight.

Got my strips last night. Morning bloods 5.3.
 
Ryhia said:
However I surprised myself as to how uncomfortable it felt when I could not test. Possibly paranoia, but I am wanting to monitor more closely as I am trying to change my eating habits in order to lose some weight.
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familurarity - what your used to changes from the norm whatever that normal is always will feel strange. gl with diet changes best wishes
 
For me monitoring is a built in part of my life
I’m in the fortunate position of being able to afford a libre

Current reading six point four . Five point five while still in bed
 
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