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kurchy

28 Oct, 2011 03:41 PM

I recently picked up a glucose meter as i've been curious how different meals are affecting me so I started testing after meals every 15min for 2hrs with some interesting results. My questions are:

1. What does the doc consider the optimal range for a fasting blood glucose level?

2. Looking at after meal spikes, how much above and below your fasting level would be considered a not so healthy meal?

1. Support Staff 1 Posted by Dr. Rosedale on 29 Oct, 2011 01:22 AM

   

   That all being said, there are several other factors to take into account. How much insulin and leptin is it taking to keep the sugars down? As far as glucose levels per se, it is glycation that is important, and one can obtain an estimate via a hemoglobin A1C.

   Thanks for the good questions.

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2. 2 Posted by kurchy on 29 Oct, 2011 04:40 AM

   

   Thanks for the reply, However is there not a certain range you consider a healthy fasting blood sugar level ? And or a min max range they should stay in after meals?

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3. Support Staff 3 Posted by Dr. Rosedale on 30 Oct, 2011 06:11 AM

   

   A fasting blood glucose level?
   Reasonably optimal; under 90, best under 85

   Looking at after meal spikes, how much above and below your fasting level would be considered a not so healthy meal?
   Best to try and keep it under 125 even after meals..

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4. 4 Posted by kurchy on 30 Oct, 2011 11:06 PM

   

   Perfect, thanks for the response. Looks like I'm right in line with that from what I've tested so far.
   However I did notice a few meals actually dropped the level under my fasting level for a bit. Is this normal or a sign of something I should look into further?

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5. Support Staff 5 Posted by Fiona on 07 Nov, 2011 06:31 AM

   

   It should be just fine, let us know the numbers.

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