Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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Sassipeanutsmom 08/26/2011

Could you tell me what kind of #'s we're looking to be at or around, before and after meals and in the morning?

I've been trying to be under 7 at all times, but this isn't always the case.

Is testing right before a meal and 2 hrs. after? My papers are old.

mzizgayle 08/26/2011

fasting is usually 70-100 (3.8- 5.5 yours) but I just saw on one site saying 80-124 (4.5 -6.8) and even my doctor says 125 and under....with meals they like it to be about 105- 140 (5-8 - 7.8) after 2 hrs but I have also read some say 160 as the highest (8.8 about) or less after 2 hrs...so pretty much what you feel comfortable with. I have heard some people say their body feels better within a certain range and they keep it there.

I rotate my testing...every morning and night - then once either 2 hours after a meal or I will pick a meal and test before...say one day I test after breakfast, next day before lunch....like that since I only test 3 times a day, unless I feel as if a low or high coming on, so I'll test to be sure

I divided the US. numbers by 18 to give you a rough idea for your.

Sassipeanutsmom 08/26/2011

Thank you, some of my papers say acceptable range with diabetes after a meal 9-10 and optimal 7.2-8.

My brain is getting fried and boggled with all the #'s.

Thank you for explaining.

mzizgayle 08/26/2011

don't worry even my mind still gets boggled sometimes. In time it does become easier..

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