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What And When Is The Correct Way To Measure Your Levels In The Morning

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Roodepoort, ZA
April 3
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Ideally you should test as soon as you get out of bed before you eat or drink anything or even brush your teeth - don't "disturb" your system with anything if you want your most accurate fasting number

Even walking around can raise your fasting number

April 3

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