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Hi There, I'm From South Africa, My Fasting Is Beteen 6.5 And 8 In The Mornings. There Are Different Opinions On What It Should Be.

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Bloemfontein, ZA
January 4, 2024
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A DiabetesTeam Member

People taking insulin or on sulfonureas might be given a higher target range than others not on these medications @A DiabetesTeam Member.

That is because dangerous, even life threatening lows, are a distinct possibility. By all means, talk this out with your doctors.

I partner with my doctors and we decide treatment plans together. My last doctor's visit before beginning our 3.5 month holiday / vacation on 10 January is with 1 of my 3 oncologists on 8 January.

I am doing bloodwork this morning for that appointment.

Good luck.

January 4, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

HI Sophia, that sounds good to me. Mine was 13.5 on 30th and that was a fright to me. But it was afternoon over the festive season. I was told 4.5 - 5.5 is what I need to aim for

January 5, 2024

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