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Hi all,

Well I've got myself a code free tester.

When and how often should I test ?

It's says 2 hrs after a meal, will that show the effects of that meal.

So may questions.

Oh, I'm type 2
 
Hi, at first I'd suggest testing on a morning before breakfast. Ideally you'll be under 7 but don't worry if you're not initially especially if you're recently diagnosed.

Until you get a good idea of how and what food affects you, test before a meal and then two hours after. Ideally you won't rise more than 2-3 and your levels stay 8.5 or under 2 hrs after a meal.
 
Yes if you test before your meal then 2 hours after it will show the effects that meal had on you, you are looking for a good result of no more than a 2/3 mmol rise and then back down to pre meal level after about 4-5 hours 🙂 x
 
To add to the good advice already tendered. Due to regular testing over the past 18 months I've now got a pretty good idea about what different foods do to my BG and I know what foods to avoid or limit. So what I do now is test pre and post one meal every second day and rotate the test to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner. The evening before I'm due to do a breakfast test I test just before bed as this gives me an idea as to how my BG has changed overnight. I record the results on a spreadsheet and graph them and this gives me a good visual image about my progress and also some valuable positive reinforcement to keep on track with my diet.
 
The first BG reading for the day sets a baseline for the day, if it's higher than normal (once you get your BG under control) then you can adjust your diet for the day. Overall it may be used to trend your progress. Just remember, don't beat yourself up over individual results; we are looking for trends.
 
Ok, now I'm concerned, have carried some tests over the last couple of days, 16-20 when your all quoting 7s and below. I'm on Metaformin 500 once a day, diagnosed 2 weeks tomorrow, has my body not got used to the tablets yet ? Is 16-20 way up the scale ?
I am due to up my tablets to 2 a day come Monday and not due to see the doc for another 2.
 
It would be useful to know what your levels were like when diagnosed, either a basic BG level or better still a HbA1c test. As it stands the levels you quote are high but it's early days as far as your medication goes and doubling the dose will no doubt improve levels. Another, though slightly, though not improbable factor may be that the meter you are using or the manner in which you are using it isn't 100% accurate.
It took me about a month to see a significant reduction in my BG levels, though this was due to Gliclazide rather than Metformin so I can't really offer any experiential observations on your meds.
Don't panick - you are on the right track, there's no great rush and things will get sorted out fairly soon.
 
Hi. Try not to worry. It is very early days for you, many of us have been at this game a long time. It is a case of Rome wasn't built in a day, so please don't get disheartened.
At the moment you are on a very low dose of Metfartin, they start you of low so as to try to lessen the um side effects.

Have you made any changes to your diet.
 
Ljc said:
Hi. Try not to worry. It is very early days for you, many of us have been at this game a long time. It is a case of Rome wasn't built in a day, so please don't get disheartened.
At the moment you are on a very low dose of Metfartin, they start you of low so as to try to lessen the um side effects.

Have you made any changes to your diet.
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No, doc didn't not mention diet changes even after asking him, said he was not concerned with it due to he thinks this has progressed over a long period, (don't understand that).
Have stopped agave syrup and now use sweetex, also changed mouthwash to alcohol free just in case that's adding to it, trying to find causes first.
I do vape and have concerns that might have sugars in it.
 
Tested before evening meal 16.6, 1hr after meal 18.8, will test again in another 1hr.
 
L Parsons said:
Tested before evening meal 16.6, 1hr after meal 18.8, will test again in another 1hr
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That's not bad at all, looks like that meal worked for you.

Do not be alarmed by the reading in the teens, it will drop & you actually want it to drop fairly slowly... Let the body gradually become accustomed to the new, lower, levels
 
First thing in the morning 16.7 !
 
Your pre and post mealtime tests show that that meal worked well for you 🙂.
The waking (fasting) test is often the last one to start coming down, yours will start to come down ! just be patient .
 
Hi, L Parsons. It's probably good that your GP didn't mention diet as they don't really know much about it. It's not just sugar that raises blood sugar, but all carbs, especially refined carbs such as white bread, rice, pasta & potatoes. Vaping shouldn't your BG levels. I vape different flavoured liquids with no harmful effects.
 
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