Experiences with

Glucose test

I have a home blood glucose monitor (finger prick test kit) and use it pretty randomly (as advised) but the reading has always been what I was told was in the acceptable levels (under 7 first thing in the morning, and under 11 at any other time).

The hypertension and diabetes were only diagnosed as a result of my insistence – I had to self-fund the blood glucose tests as the public system was consistently ignoring my requests.

PET/CT After fasting for more than 6 hours, the fasting blood glucose was measured at 4.7mmol/L, and the imaging agent 18F-FDG 9.5mCi was injected intravenously. After lying still for 65 minutes, the whole body PET/CT tomography was performed.

I’m a type 1 diabetic (have been so for 30+ years), neglected myself in the past, now armed with the Libre2 device and many BG daily scans, my estimated Hb A1c is now 6.7% ☝️👏. Happy. Not sure about this sweetener: “Silver Spoon”, 93.7g carbohydrates/100! Very high CHO content. Should we be extra careful

I manually check blood glucose before breakfast, dinner and bedtime, then at least once during night. I find I am often having to eat when I don't particularly want to in order to keep bg to a level where hypo unlikely, even then, don't always get it right.

I am delighted to report after just short of a year, I reduced my insulin dosage in correlation with my tapering down on Prednisolone, and I successfully came off it at Christmas! I am also on 25mg weekly of Methotrexate. I did this with the approval of my diabetic nurse. I also changed from Metformin

I am type 2 10+years and now injecting insulin and use a CDM device. I have joined a gym recently as I want to commit to losing weight and tried couch to 5 k previously out of doors and had several accidents which deterred me. I am over 70 but am mentally active and enjoy work .

In fact one person, is overweight,drinks a lot, eats chips, kebabs etc, but his blood glucose is normal. I do eat lots of noodles, ready meals, and used to eat sweets ( but have cut down on these a lot) I’m 5ft 1 and 11st. I also have severe endometriosis and high blood pressure.

My blood pressure measurements keep improving - I check weekly and my blood glucose has improved from 6.4mmol to between 4.9 to 5.3. I measure with a finger prick everyday though when I began to see improvement I measure some days of the week. Now what could be happening with my weight.

Exercise: • Physical activity enhances glucose regulation, reduces oxidative stress, and supports brain health. 4. Monitor Progress: • Regular blood glucose monitoring and discussions with your healthcare provider can help optimize your approach.

I'm 68 and have been hypothyroid for 10 years, all bloods fine and in range and have been in fairly good health. I always remember my doctor saying it can lead to diabetes as it's an endocrine matter. I've always had to eat regular meals throughout the day, can't fast/crash diet etc. A few months ago

Has recently diagnosed high blood pressure ,high blood glucose,and low oxygen levels. On trelegy elipta for 3 years. Is this normal for copd. Also had 24 hr ECG. Waiting for results

Checked blood glucose, a bit low for that time of day, looks like was close to a hypo in town earlier but had stopped for a decaf and cinnamon bun which had pushed glucose up.

Its like I have no control over the glucose levels during the day. If I walk for 30 minutes or so the glucose goes down but when I stop the numbers go right back up. Any thoughts are appreciated. 1988JTB

I have ordered a blood glucose monitor, I thought it might be a good idea, like I monitor my blood pressure too.

I am following a lower carb diet, no more than 100 cards daily which combined with the walking should keep my blood glucose in check. Need to lose 2 stone and hope to achieve this by Christmas. Any tips especially from Type 2 diabetics greatly appreciated.

Back in 2019 I was diagnosed with prediabetes after a routine blood test picked up higher than normal blood sugar levels. My GP did a glucose tolerance test and diagnosed me with prediabetes. So I stopped having sugar in my coffee and started having sugar free pepsi max.

Studies have shown that high sugar intake can lead to significant spikes in blood glucose levels, even in healthy individuals. Eat Only During Main Meals: I avoid snacks between meals. This helps prevent unnecessary blood sugar spikes that can occur from frequent eating.

While there,I was given a finger prick blood test following glucose levels of 19 from a urine sample. 20 and they would have taken me in. I have only ever had borderline diabetes 2 readings. I was prescribed Metformin which I stopped taking a few days ago because of really bad diarrhoea.

Blood glucose came down very soon after. I can't begin to tell you just exactly how exciting this whole thing has been. I'm really hoping that I'll get a chance to go home over the next few days. The wife is thinking maybe monday. I don't know myself, I'm thinking maybe a little longer.