Hba1c readings v finger prick readings

[Martin.A]

I don't know is the honest answer! I've recently (days) been diagnosed and have to keep records of levels before, 2 hours after, meals. What they are going to do with the results when/if I finally see anyone I don't know.
Put simply, I guess I am monitoring my BG levels and trying to keep my levels down by watching what I eat and trying to sort out what is best for me.
Sorry if that sounds flippant but apart from keeping/monitoring my levels I don't know. If I'm honest it is all getting too much for me, foot on the floor? Carbs = sugar, and trying to Google anything is a waste of effort like how many carbs in a cup of tea? Google it and look at several sites, they go from really low to really high it is all frustrating the the hell out of me. Literally as you can see from the amount of my posts, my life at present is spent asking questions and Googling stuff, my last 3-5 days just seem endless.

It's hard to get your head around things in the beginning - we've all been there and got the T-shirt - but be assured that it does get easier once you get into a routine. The fact that there's so much conflicting information on the Web doesn't help either. That's why it's good that you've joined us.

I like your 'how many carbs in a cup of tea?' comment. Simple answer, though - they're all in the milk. I only take 25ml of semi-skimmed in my tea, so just 1.2g.

 

[Ranger]

It's hard to get your head around things in the beginning - we've all been there and got the T-shirt - but be assured that it does get easier once you get into a routine. The fact that there's so much conflicting information on the Web doesn't help either. That's why it's good that you've joined us.

I like your 'how many carbs in a cup of tea?' comment. Simple answer, though - they're all in the milk. I only take 25ml of semi-skimmed in my tea, so just 1.2g.

Thanks Martin at least I now have a rough idea🙂

 

[Skinnygirl]

Is there any reason why you are testing an hour after eating instead of 2 hours which is the normal regime for assessing how your body coped with the food you ate? After just an hour you may not have reached the peak of glucose release from those foods.

Hi Barbara, yesterday I checked my bg 2 hrs post porridge: 5 (fasting was 5.4) I did go for a run tho. Soo I checked again today and it was 5.4 (fasting 5.3) ‍♀️

 

[rebrascora]

Great news! Looks like your body coped well with the porridge then.

Just really wanted you (and anyone else reading this) to be aware that when you test can make a significant difference to the result you get and what it means. It is difficult to draw any conclusions from those results if you test at significantly more or less time post prandial than the suggested 2 hours.