Newbie needing some help to understand newly diagnosed T2

[LadyRara]

I don't recall seeing that, but there would be no point unless of course you felt unwell.
There is so much information here so be careful not to latch on to something which may be inappropriate for you. Don't forget there are a big range of people who are Type 2, Type 1, LADA, Type 3c who will manage their condition in a variety of ways, diet, oral meds, insulin and there may well be circumstances where they may test at different times.

Maybe just too many 2s I absolutely understand that we are all different 🙂

 

[Leadinglights]

There are some resources for newly diagnosed in the link which you may find useful if you haven't already seen them.

Useful links for people new to diabetes

These links provide useful information, particularly to those newly-diagnosed. You can also browse the Recommended Books and Links sections for further information :) Contents: Type 1 Section Insulin Pumps Section Type 2 Section General Help and Information Section Complications and screening...

forum.diabetes.org.uk

 

[Drummer]

Hi, I am sure I saw someone say on here to test 2 hours before and then 2 hours after, but what you are saying makes perfect sense, so I shall change to that. Thank you.

It is two hours after that first test (which should be just before starting to eat) not after finishing the meal.
That gives an exact framework - some meals could take quite a bit longer than others so that introduces variation which can't be compensated for when analysing the results.