I have a major problem
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It is a bit confusing because there are several ways to present the same info (mmols/mol, mmols/l, mmols/dl,%) and then there is different advice on the normal vs diabetic range. It really ought to be more consistent for us poor buggers.
We can at least agree 12mmols/l (displayed on your monitor) is too high
We can at least agree 12mmols/l (displayed on your monitor) is too high
It is a bit confusing because there are several ways to present the same info (mmols/mol, mmols/l, mmols/dl,%) and then there is different advice on the normal vs diabetic range. It really ought to be more consistent for us poor buggers.
We can at least agree 12mmols/l (displayed on your monitor) is too high
Agreed - not looking promising for me as I have several other symptoms as well.
The bright side is I've been dealing with my husband for years so know exactly what to do.
@Tess Tickle's Brewery
This is the threshold for “high” blood sugar according to the UK NHS. Your reading over 12 is high but perhaps not massively given the time of day and the fact you have eaten.
Edit: The same site did also confirm normal to be the 4-7 mmols/l range.
This is the threshold for “high” blood sugar according to the UK NHS. Your reading over 12 is high but perhaps not massively given the time of day and the fact you have eaten.
Edit: The same site did also confirm normal to be the 4-7 mmols/l range.
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Yes I came across that table of info as well when I was browsing.
The alarming thing for me is that's the highest test I've ever had.
Typically my blood sugar raises a little about 30 minutes post-eating. Going down to normal again by around 4 hours after eating.
For me, this result is completely abnormal. Don't want to have to go to the doctor's so I'm hoping it's back to normal by tomorrow morning.
now i am even more confused 
Sorry Rodders ignore me 
Strange for your reading to be so high then. My wife’s highest reading (again uncharacteristic) was over 20 and her vision even became blurred.
I’m sure your blood sugar will come down but wish you good luck and best wishes all the same.
Thank you. Fingers crossed.
Will deffo try to be healthier now.
Good luck to everyone who is dealing with this.
Will deffo try to be healthier now.
Good luck to everyone who is dealing with this.
Husband's reading. Really need to be starting with the nagging now I think! He's had a white roll and crisps for lunch! 
Jesus think i need a lie down, let the nagging commence 
@Hazelwood Brewery
Now you know why I'm always upset, anxious and stressed (Jim won't look after himself)
Now you know why I'm always upset, anxious and stressed
(Jim won't look after himself)
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https://www.desmond.nhs.uk/modules-posts/newly-diagnosed-and-foundation
Some might find this interesting/helpful/informative
Some might find this interesting/helpful/informative
cheers Buffers, i will have a good look at that tomorrow
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If you keep that up, you won't qualify to post in this thread. 
Well done
That's fabulous Rod - well done you!
The morning after my 12.8 result mine had gone up to 14.4 - and then I ran out of test strips
Are going the docs Tess,That's fabulous Rod - well done you!
The morning after my 12.8 result mine had gone up to 14.4 - and then I ran out of test strips
Yes I will be. The problem is I'm not registered at our village one yet, but filled in a form today and going to take it in tomorrow.
Ordered some more strips too in the meantime until I can get an appointment.
Progress is being made, just now
