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BG levels at the begining

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Hi, so BG levels at diagnoses 5 days ago were 14.
(Along with blurred vision and frequent urination symptoms)
Over the last 5 days of very low carbs it’s come down to an average of 9.5.
Just wondering how long it took others to get into normal range?
Been going for walks, intermittent fasting and high fat very low carb (keto) to get the weight off. I know it’s only been 5 days but just looking for some reassurance.
 
That's very good progress in such a short amount of time! I hope your proud with that! 🙂

It varies from person to person so you shouldn't feel disheartened if one comes along and says it only took a week as the next may have taken a few weeks, diabetes is such an individual thing you should never work off someone else's goals and set targets for yourself

Your doing great so keep at it! :D
xx
 
Hello Andrew,
Sounds like you have made a very good start, and as long as the trend in your readings is generally downwards then this is a very good indicator that what you are doing is effective.
There is no 'one size fits all' on how long it takes to see results. It took me many weeks to get my reading down, especially the early morning reading which tends to be the most stubborn one.
 
In answer to your question, it took me about a month to get from high teens to average of around 6 with a mix of lower carb, exercise and medication. Medication was then reduced to bare minimum and lower BG levels maintained although later attempts to get rid of medication entirely were counterproductive. Did not need to lose weight but the low carbing did mean I lost about 5kg.
 
That was the same question I had early on. Yes, OK, I know everybody's different etc etc etc. But how long did it take you??

I've seen people here get down to HbA1c in the mid 30's within 3 months. Because it's a lagging metric, that means their BG's were probably at "normal" levels within 2 months. It took me about 6 months. Others take longer, but there's a first goal to aim for, if you like.
 
Hi and welcome. I would say my levels took around six months also to get into pre-diabetic range and my first finger prick was 20.3 but can’t remember how long it took to get levels into the 6 or 7. I’m a year in and my levels are still 6 or 7, the 5’s are elusive to me, except before my evening meal. As the others have said each person is affected differently and the results can be different by changing the same things. As long as you are going in the right direction, downwards, then you are doing well. Sounds like you are doing all the right things and your body will be changing, it won’t happen overnight. Your eyes also should start to improve , mine took a few weeks but thankfully no residual effect.
Ask any questions you like as often as you like, we are here to help and support each other. Sue x
 
Was a bit of a blur when I had my first bg finger prick in hospital, and I was not aware of the differences between bg finger prick tests and hba1c results... But we think the HCA who did the test said 27. We were more worried about clocking the ketone levels (0.1 ).

Came down to mid teens almost straight away, then an illness kept them a bit high before settling mostly in target range (5-9) about a month later. Expect to see a huge improvement in a1c next time they check it...
 
I was in the 20's at the hospital. Within 2 weeks was down to around the 5-6 region. Been averaging 5.5 ish ever since.
 
About a month - but I was not deliberately fasting, just unwell with the Metformin playing havoc with my insides.
I have found that eating early and late is the best option for me - if I do not eat in the morning my BG level goes high until I do. Once I eat I am not hungry for the rest of the day.
 
Drummer said:
About a month - but I was not deliberately fasting, just unwell with the Metformin playing havoc with my insides.
I have found that eating early and late is the best option for me - if I do not eat in the morning my BG level goes high until I do. Once I eat I am not hungry for the rest of the day.
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Interesting, I find that I'm better doing nothing for breakfast and then have an 8 hour window for lunch and dinner. Apparently that's called "intermittent fasting", although I always just called it "skipping breakfast".
 
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Interesting, I find that I'm better doing nothing for breakfast and then have an 8 hour window for lunch and dinner. Apparently that's called "intermittent fasting", although I always just called it "skipping breakfast".
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When I stopped the Metformin and was able to eat and then go out, I could see a distinct difference in levels - but I am also more resistant to insulin in a morning. Having a meter and being able to check levels really reveals a lot of information which helps to make fine adjustments in an individual's regime.
 
Congrats on your progress so far @AndrewLee

keep it up 🙂
 
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