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Group 7-day waking average?

4.9
Do people find the level tends to be lower if they test a bit later? I was on go slow this morning and it was about 2 hours later than the other morning readings I have taken.
 
Neens said:
4.9
Do people find the level tends to be lower if they test a bit later? I was on go slow this morning and it was about 2 hours later than the other morning readings I have taken.
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Some people do, although usually the trend is to go higher if you test after getting up, putting the kettle on, go to the loo etc. This is known as Dawn Phenomenon or 'Feet Hit The Floor' - my levels start to rise as soon as I raise my head from the pillow, never mind when my feet hit the floor! 😱
 
4.0 for me this morning.
Had what I thought was a very low carb meal late last night with no bolus but was a disappointing 10.7 at bedtime so decided to put my basal back up one and that seems to have been about right. Kept it the same today as I only needed one apple yesterday to keep me in the normal range and I will be working hard shifting more manure this afternoon. I definitely prefer my basal being a bit higher and snacking on healthy carbs (fruit) through the day to keep me high enough rather than bolussing and eating a mid day meal and struggling to keep it down, although I did have a boiled egg salad yesterday but then it didn't need a bolus dose.

@khskel Can't believe you got ANOTHER HS in such a short space of time!!! How do you do it?
 
Neens said:
4.9
Do people find the level tends to be lower if they test a bit later? I was on go slow this morning and it was about 2 hours later than the other morning readings I have taken.
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Yep indeedy. Mine does.
 
Afternoon all. 7.1 @ 4.39am parky today. 🙂
 
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Ooops sorry late on board folks. I didn't test til 10.30am, had a lay in then my meter chucked out an 8.1. Was quite surprised it was that high (No mince pie last night!) Have just tested again and my bg is 8.3. I don't get diabetes sometimes.
Yesterday I visited my Dermatologist re a dark round patch on my face. She prescribed two lots of cream early November which I've been applying daily for Solar Kerasoses. Pleased to say I've been discharged ~ but not too pleased that she diagnosed two crusty spots on my left shoulder and back as being 'Shipwreck Barnacles' (In Dermotology terms!!!!) Eeek! My uni grandson has renamed me 'as crusty as an old ship' Haha!!! If I didn't love him as much as I do I'd cross him off my Christmas card list!!🙂
Tomorrow I'm having an ECG.
Take care folks.
WL
 
Northerner said:
Some people do, although usually the trend is to go higher if you test after getting up, putting the kettle on, go to the loo etc. This is known as Dawn Phenomenon or 'Feet Hit The Floor' - my levels start to rise as soon as I raise my head from the pillow, never mind when my feet hit the floor! 😱
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I read about the Dawn Phenomenon before I got meter - I always expect my 1st reading to be higher than it is - in fact mostly a lot lower than predicted. I would elect to stay on the pillow if I could! 😉
 
Neens said:
I read about the Dawn Phenomenon before I got meter - I always expect my 1st reading to be higher than it is - in fact mostly a lot lower than predicted. I would elect to stay on the pillow if I could! 😉
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What a lovely thought to stay in bed all day Neens ~ if only we could! 🙂
WL
 
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Good morning 🙂 Quiet in here! 5.4 for me today, with a bit of a hop to the surface before skimming the bottom through the night 🙂 Sensor ends in 3 hours :( I've got one left and 4 on order - hope they turn up in the next two weeks or I will be distraught! 😱 😉

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Good morning folks

5.4 for me too @Northerner, my sensor ends Sunday but I've 2 in due to replacement etc and I put an order in last friday incase mines is suffering delays, I'll find out tomorrow whether everything is there or not

Read up a bit on the BP meds I'll be starting and side effects can be sleep problems and nightmares, both of which I struggle with already AND losing strong feelings of a hypo! Maybe a good job I have the Libre then! :(

Have a nice day my lovelies
Xx
 
Morning All, I've got a reading of 6.8 this morning and also got my test results in they read


HbA1c level (DCCT aligned)
5.5 %
4.0 - 6.0
Normal
20 Jan 2020


HbA1c levl - IFCC standardised
37 mmol/mol
20 - 42
Normal
20 Jan 2020

I going to read them that I'm ok may be on the little high side but ok
 
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