Hi Everyone

[Mark T]

...Im not sure what a normal level should be so im not sure what im aiming for either...

The guidelines given to me by my PCT are:

Fasting: 4 - 7 mmol/L
Before Meals: 4 - 9 mmol/L
After Meals (2hrs): < 11 mmol/L
Bedtime: 5 - 8 mmol/L

They also have a target HbA1c of < 7.5% (<58 mmol/mol)

Some PCT's use slightly differing targets and you will find some of the internet advice will usually be lower. But hopefully that gives you some idea.

 

[Northerner]

... Now if I could magically get rid of this tiredness, constant bathroom trips, high levels & thirst i'd be a very happy bunny! 🙂

Jen, I reckon if you can get your levels down (between 4-7 fasting and pre-meal and no more than 8.5 2 hours post-meal is the ideal, but getting anywhere close to this would do for now), then you would find the other problems are solved too as they are all related to the high levels. Your body is trying to flush the excess glucose out of your body, taking liquid with it and making you dehydrated and thirsty. The high levels will also affect your mood, and you will feel tired because you are not getting the energy out of your blood (the glucose) and into your cells where it is needed.

Let us know how you go on, I hope it goes well 🙂

 

[jenround]

Thank you for the levels markT And thank you northerner. Im writing this all down. my poor poor doctor, he's got a shock when he'll see me next! lol Thank you all for your kind words, support and advice. Im off to bed,so tired >_< night all x

 

[Northerner]

Sleep well! 🙂

 

[Delucia]

Welcome to the forums Jen 🙂

 

[jenround]

Thanks Northener, I slept pretty well. Didnt wanna get up though! lol

Hi Delucia and thank you ^_^