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Old 02-12-2006, 07:55 AM
seacomp seacomp is offline
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I am a: Type 2
 
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Two Hour Testing - Question #2

So, I've tested 2 hours after my meal (whenever that is). Well, did I pass or fail? and so what?
I expect to see my glucose level higher than my target level 2 hours after a meal, but I've never seen guidelines as to what they should be. What's a good level and what's a bad level? I know that both 40 and 300 are NOT good. But what is good?
And if the results aren't good, what action should be taken?
I've worked out a scheme that goes with my glucose goals and how my body reacts - generally in a very stable manner. I know the numbers would be different for everyone. But is this what I should be doing?
My own glucose goal is for tight control at 90, so this is my scheme:
< 90 - hypo, take carbs
< 110 - hypo possible, watch, retest
110-130 - OK
131-180 - maybe high, retest
> 180 - more insulin
The type of meal taken ofcourse makes a big difference, not so much in the ranges but in the actions taken. If I've had bacon and eggs, no carbs and little insulin, that's difference situation from having ahd eaten a large plate of pasta, many carbs and much insulin.
Is this what others do?
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