Unsure of BS target levels for T2

[Jillybean]

Hello guys,
I'm was diagnosed with T2 about 9 weeks ago and I'm doing all I can to help myself regarding healthy lifestyle etc, and I'm also loosing weight. I take regular BS tests but I'm feeling a bit unsure of what targets I should be aiming for. There seems to be varying differences in target numbers depending on what I'm reading and where, so I'm a bit confused

My readings are ranging between 6 - 8.5mmol at the moment. On the odd occasion I have had a reading of 5.6.
Do these sound good? or should I be aiming for below 6?

 

[Northerner]

Hi Jillybean, those results are excellent! 🙂 There are ranges to aim for, and you fall nicely into them by the looks of things. As a guide anything between 4 and 7 before eating and no more than 8.5 a couple of hours after eating is excellent, so well done 🙂

 

[Amigo]

You're doing brilliantly with those levels Jillybean...took me a full year to get into the high 5's so well done!

 

[Jillybean]

Hi Jillybean, those results are excellent! 🙂 There are ranges to aim for, and you fall nicely into them by the looks of things. As a guide anything between 4 and 7 before eating and no more than 8.5 a couple of hours after eating is excellent, so well done 🙂

Ah thank you Northerner. That's put my mind at rest!

 

[Ljc]

Well done Jillybean. Your nurse will be well pleased at your next review.