I'm new here but what I understand is some carbs are absorbed into the system at different rates. So it could be what you are eating. I was told to wait until 2 hours after I eat to take my blood sugar. But usually I just check it before I eat. I was poking myself to much and too obsessed. I'm comfortable where I am now. I hope you get the answer you are looking for. There's a doctor that comes around on the site from time to time to answer questions, drorange or something, maybe she'll answer your question.

I know that it has to do with the rate different carbs are absorbed into the body. I've had type II diabetes for a couple of years now. And my BS numbers have been relatively good but now they are starting to swing higher. My doc takes my Glycated Hemoglobin test every two to three months and over all I'm not doing too bad even though my testing BS is a little on the high side. I suggested that I might be testing at the wrong times...he suggested that if I'm conserned about it he can up my med's or prescribe me different med's. But to tell you the truth I try to eat okay (which is sometimes hard but I do stay away from high carb and high sugar foods), so I'm okay as long as my doc's okay with the numbers on my Glycated Hemoglobin tests.
I don't know if this helps! Good luck!

Yep, what the other two are saying is true. There are high-glycemic foods (absorb fast) and low-glycemic foods (absorbs slowly, and thus raises the blood sugar slowly). You just have to eat more of the one, and less of the other. You could probably google it and get a list of the better foods to eat. Hope this helps somewhat. Deb :0)

Dr told me the most accurate is 2 hrs after eating & i've found ut true.
God Bless
ps u might wanna read my journal for some sensible ideas

I started taking cinnamin capsules twice a day and my fasting bs has been down 15 points. Also my readings 2 hours after a meal are within normal. I am hopeful.

I also did hear of cinnamin. Mybe I will try it nw someone has had a result from it.

My diabetes mentor is type 1.
He recommends fenugreek (herbal and veggie) lowers it as metformin is.
If you're on meds or understress, it could be a digestive response. And don't read meter until 2 hours after eating.

It just takes time for all the food to get into your bloodstream. Your highest reading is about 2 hours after a meal, because all the food in your system has been converted into BG, and is not yet absorbed into the cells. Brava to you for testign so frequently. It is the best way to stay on track.