Is anyone (non diabetic) using a glucometer?
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I'm intrigued by the effects of my food on my blood sugar levels and how this relates to hunger/ satiety and weight loss.
I just purchased a glucometer to just see where I am with blood sugar. It's been kinda interesting taking my levels and paying attention to how foods raise my blood sugars. I'm new to keto and I don't believe I've reached ketosis yet as I'm still experiencing hunger within a couple hours of eating most days.
I've listened to jimmy Moore and a couple others and they strive for blood sugar fasting levels in the 70-80 range. Mine is in the 90's. I hope thru keto I can bring that down.
If anyone has any experience with monitoring their blood sugar as it relates to their diet I would love feedback.
I just purchased a glucometer to just see where I am with blood sugar. It's been kinda interesting taking my levels and paying attention to how foods raise my blood sugars. I'm new to keto and I don't believe I've reached ketosis yet as I'm still experiencing hunger within a couple hours of eating most days.
I've listened to jimmy Moore and a couple others and they strive for blood sugar fasting levels in the 70-80 range. Mine is in the 90's. I hope thru keto I can bring that down.
If anyone has any experience with monitoring their blood sugar as it relates to their diet I would love feedback.
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My doc said my BG was slowly rising over years of overweight, so I got a ReliOn meter, and check my FBG a few times a week. I noticed a drop due to keeping as low carb as possible.
90 may be fine for you, but if you can improve it to <80 as Dr.Bernstein says is a real 'normal' then go for it.
I read from a doc that taking your FBG instantly when you get up in AM may give 'false high' reading for NON diabetics..wait 20 minutes until your body settles down from the quick muscle activity sugar boost, and it should be lower. I tried this and went from 125 to 105..which is more normal for ME.
My goal is to get under 100, but anything lower over time is better than nothing. My HA1C is fine at 5.2-5.4, but may also drop as I lose weight and gain health.
Age, weight, history, meds taken ALL impact your BG...it is a balance to what helps you (meds) and losing weight.
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PS I tried checking 1 hr and 2 hrs after a meal, and other testing to see my BG..this info is helpful in general.0
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I picked up a glucometer (which I have subsequently misplaced
) to check my FBS and to see how higher protein or artificial sugars elevated my blood sugar. I stopped checking daily because it became as stressful as the scale for me. YMMV
My FBS is around the 70's if all is right in my world. It is more adversely affected by stress and sleep than by my food choices. For example, interrupted sleep means my blood sugar will be higher all the next day (highest was 112 upon waking) and possibly the day after. A stressful event does the same thing. This explains why my A1c was slightly elevated during my last checkup, despite my being a longtime lower carb eater. Consequently, I'm as focused on eliminating stress as I am on my macros. Believe it or not, this part is much harder than deciding what and how to eat. As soon as I find the little bugger I'll check on set days of the week just to keep an eye on my progress.
The information it can provide after a meal is helpful in making choices. Was glad to learn a fat bomb recipe with artificial sweetener did absolutely nothing to my blood sugar and that going way overboard on protein could cause a small rise.
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I've tested 4+ hrs after eating, it was 69. I think that's good but I've never taken a fasting blood glucose. Something to try tomorrow.0
