Blood glucose levels.

[christianm]

Hi everyone.

I have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. My doctor has given me a self testing blood glucose monitor.

My question is, I am finding it difficult to know what levels in mmol my blood should be. I know it changes slightly throughout the day, but I am not sure what I should be aiming at, what is bad etc.

Any help you could offer would be really greatly appreciated. Also is there any other good websites that I will find other useful information on?

Thanks for your help.

Chris.

 

[Northerner]

Hi Chris, and welcome! Usually, levels should be between 4 and 7 mmol, but this can vary depending on individual circumstances. Here's a link to Diabetes UK's recommendations:

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to...ng/Blood_glucose/Blood-glucose-target-ranges/

 

[Caroline Wilson]

Normaly between 4 & 7 but depends on time of day, what i was doing when I ate nd if I remember to take thew bloody pills...

 

[Steff]

hi and welcome christian between 4 and 7 mmol , but im yet to experience levels like that ha

 

[insulinaddict09]

Hi christian, levels between 4/7 are good to aim for. Welcome to the site 🙂

 

[aymes]

4-7 is the general advice, although different people will be set different targets according to their circumstances so your doctor/DSN should agree your targets with you. They will most likely vary according to when, eg before or after meals etc