Hi, When my A1C was 5.9. My doctor told me I could start testing 1 x daily. But each day at a different time each day. You could try 1 x daily or 2 x daily. You could do 2 at morning and dinner. Then the next day noon and bed and see what is going on with the levels. Then go to once a day if you are comfortable doing once daily. Good luck.

my doctor has me testing 4 times a day, three days a week. Given the wide range it might be wise to just give your DR a quick call and ask. It seems to be so different for everyone.

Thanks for the replies. The idea of testing twice daily and alternating the times of day is a great idea. So is the idea of testing more frequently during the day (4X) but not every day. You've both given me something to think about. Thanks very much!

I do a rotation cycle. I use the strips 3x a day. Always FBS and then I rotate the other 2x. One day before and 2 to 3 hours after lunch, the next before dinner and then after dinner, other day before meals and than at bedtime. I have even gotten up at night and taken it. If you have prescription coverage ask you doctor for 4 or more to check to get an idea.
A1c of 6 is in great control range.

I have Type 2 and test 4x daily, up to 8x if I am sick with a virus or something. I wonder if MS affects a person's blood sugar along with all the other stuff it screws up. Man, some people have all the luck.

*virtual hug*

being sick and or under stress does affect your bs , it can go low or high , it's weird

I have been testing now for 3.5 years and my Hba1C is usually around 7 so yours was really excellent at 6. If you have not tested for a while I would tell you want I was told. Test four times a day. When you get up in the morning, 2 hours after each meal and be sure to have a very clean testing site.
Once you have got a record, say for a few weeks, and everything looks stable then it might be fine to go to 1x or 2x a day and as was suggested in one of the posts, do it at a different time each day.
Good luck, I hope that it will work out OK.

Hello All,

I just posted about this very issue on another diabetes discussion here! I used to test alot and then I got lazy and slacked off..... wow...I KNOW i need to get back in the habit ASAP! its odd if i get out of the habit w/anything? Its almost like I've never done it before?! Does that make sense to anyone?! mY blood sugra isnt too hugh, i take my meds and eat fairly decent. Exercise IM tryting to get back to..hard to make myself so, with chronic pain and fibro. I really want to though..... :) Jess

Hi all,

WOOPS!! I never did say in my last post! how many times, that i test when I do test! 3-4 times per day. BUt now woud be happy w/myself if i do it 2x a day !!y Dr said if i feel ok, not to stress, and make sure to do it a few times a week at least? Unless i feel Im not feelin too well and then for sure, always check it a few times a day.

I test 8x a day. in the a.m. b4 meals 2.5 hrs aft. meals and b4 bed.