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Group 7-day waking average?

Hi all, not posted in this thread before but having a read it seems most of you type 2s are a 5ish in mornings. I’m almost always in the sevens. I don’t eat late, test after I’ve eaten n usually around the 6-8 depending on what I’ve eaten. However the last week I’ve been top end of 7s to once or twice 9s. I have been eating sensibly and take metformin regularly but this morning, 2 hrs after small bowl cornflakes semi skimmed milk it’s 10.9 highest ever. Why? What am I doing wrong? I’ve eaten same previously n only had a 1-2ml rise, this is over 4ml rise.
 
Beck Mercer said:
Hi all, not posted in this thread before but having a read it seems most of you type 2s are a 5ish in mornings. I’m almost always in the sevens. I don’t eat late, test after I’ve eaten n usually around the 6-8 depending on what I’ve eaten. However the last week I’ve been top end of 7s to once or twice 9s. I have been eating sensibly and take metformin regularly but this morning, 2 hrs after small bowl cornflakes semi skimmed milk it’s 10.9 highest ever. Why? What am I doing wrong? I’ve eaten same previously n only had a 1-2ml rise, this is over 4ml rise.
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Hi Beck, are you testing as soon as you wake, or after you have been up and about a bit? I know my levels start to rise quite rapidly as soon as I raise my head from the pillow due to my liver releasing an extra 'boost' of glucose to start me off for the day - within 5 minutes they can rise by 2-3 mmol/l. As such, my level at 5 minutes after rising is not reflective of where my levels have been overnight. Also, how do your waking levels compare to your before bed levels, is there much of a difference?

Is it possible that you are brewing an infection of some kind, maybe the sniffles? Infections can raise levels, even before you know you have them sometimes.

Regarding the cornflakes, what was your level before eating? A rise of 2-3 mmol/l at 2 hours is quite acceptable, and bear in mind that meters aren't 100% accurate, so if the rise is only slightly more than you expect it shouldn't be anything to worry about. I'd suggest having the same breakfast again and seeing what the difference is - it's not possible to judge things just on a single experience because there are so many variables that can potentially influence the results.
 
Thanks for your reply. I test after I’ve been for a wee lol, but will try immediately as you suggest. My levels are usually 6-7 throughout day and after meals but last week has defo been on the increase as I’ve had a few 8 and 9 readings. Today I was 7.4 before the cornflakes, have eaten the before n had a rise of 2 two hours later. So this was my highest reading since I started testing 2 months ago.
Will try it again, and have docs in few weeks for new hba1c so will see a reflection overall. Just getting the feeling the tablets aren’t working as well as they did when I first started taking them as then levels were
5-6s on waking and 6-7 throughout day etc.
 
You might find the timing is important with after-meal checks @Beck Mercer - several of our T2 members seem to have a reduced 'first phase' insulin response (the boost of insulin that is released when you start eating). This can mean that levels rise sharply and peak at nearer 1 hour than 2 hours - by 2 hours generally the second phase insulin has begin to reduce BGs.

It might be worth experimenting a little to see generally when your 'peak time' is falling by checking at 1hr as well as 2hrs after eating. It won't necessarily be exactly identical for each meal, but it's useful to have a general idea of when your BG is likely to be peaking so that you can adjust your meals to reduce any levels you think are higher that you'd like.
 
everydayupsanddowns said:
You might find the timing is important with after-meal checks @Beck Mercer - several of our T2 members seem to have a reduced 'first phase' insulin response (the boost of insulin that is released when you start eating). This can mean that levels rise sharply and peak at nearer 1 hour than 2 hours - by 2 hours generally the second phase insulin has begin to reduce BGs.

It might be worth experimenting a little to see generally when your 'peak time' is falling by checking at 1hr as well as 2hrs after eating. It won't necessarily be exactly identical for each meal, but it's useful to have a general idea of when your BG is likely to be peaking so that you can adjust your meals to reduce any levels you think are higher that you'd like.
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Thanks, this is something I’ll look into now. 🙂
There’s so much to learn lol
 
Bit late reporting, I’ve been busy with removal stuff. I went to bed with a reading of 6.5, and woke up with a 6.5.

Sounds good, I know, but that includes a 3.5 sink in the washing line, so the morning result includes three Dextro tabs. Pretty nifty correction, if you ask me.🙂

Now, if I had pump with CGM....
 
Congratulations on the HS Robin
 
Bubbsie said:
Morning...grey & drizzly outside but no rain yet...I have a feeling I shouldn't have said that...busy day ahead...need to get started...woke to a 5.2
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Congrats on the HS , Bubbsie
 
Well I said I wasn't going to test but my meter somehow found its way into my bag, sneaky little thing.
So at 6am it said 5.7 and that was the Codefree.
Raining like you wouldn't believe in Seoul this morning, need a plan B
Have a good day all.
 
GOOD MORNING PEOPLE, SATURDAY'S HERE:D
So I thought these owls would bring you good cheer.
Their amusing antics will make you smile
To brighten your day for just a wee while.
Wishing y'all a happy and stress free Saturday ~ and for those who are struggling then...
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WL
 
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Aw! 😎 I loved that wirralass! 🙂

Had a VERY long sleep just after lunch 13/04/18, guessing, 13:46-23:21. Felt very refreshed: needed it!

S0, 13/04/18 23:21 BS 7.9. Will not be sleeping now as I'm wide awake!
 
Lanny said:
Aw! 😎 I loved that wirralass! 🙂

Had a VERY long sleep just after lunch 13/04/18, guessing, 13:46-23:21. Felt very refreshed: needed it!

S0, 13/04/18 23:21 BS 7.9. Will not be sleeping now as I'm wide awake!
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Thanks Lanny ~ glad you appreciated it🙂 I see you're treading the floorboards too at this unearthly silly o'clock! Notwithstanding your long sleep, yes you must have needed it, but have a listen to the music in the Relaxing Music for Insomniacs ~ it might help to give you a couple of hours sleep at least to awake at reasonable hour rather than trying to ride it out til tonight.🙂 x
WL
 
Morning. So my newborn is a night owl :( been up since 2. Oh and just for good measure just tested - 23.4?!?

Diabetes sucks. Sleep deprivation sucks.
 
Morning all, 9.8 for me today. Hope you all have a good Saturday.
 
Vince_UK said:
Well I said I wasn't going to test but my meter somehow found its way into my bag, sneaky little thing.
So at 6am it said 5.7 and that was the Codefree.
Raining like you wouldn't believe in Seoul this morning, need a plan B
Have a good day all.
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Plan B Vince....Brolly:D...good start to your Seoul weekend with a 5.7
 
grainger said:
Morning. So my newborn is a night owl :( been up since 2. Oh and just for good measure just tested - 23.4?!?

Diabetes sucks. Sleep deprivation sucks.
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Grainger...agree with @SadhbhFiadh sleep deprivation is the worse...its Saturday so hopefully you can get some sleep later this morning...someone is setting Nate's alarm clock far too early🙂.
 
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