Your BG can rise the morning for two reasons:
Remove the sensor immediately. Here are some possible solutions for preventing skin problems as well as treating them:
Wash with soap and water to remove oils and lotions. Wipe with the alcohol pad if you have one. Make sure your skin is completely dry! There are several types of tape and non-tape solutions that you can read about at:
The Libre2 very accurately tracks change or trends in BG. Some sensors may consistently underestimate BG by around 15%. So, instead of telling you your BG is 115, it might tell you your BG is 100. Try to focus on the trends and what happens when you eat different types of food or exercise rather than the actual number.
Try to think exercise as fun movement. Listen to music or a book, talk to a friend on the phone or do it with someone else. Think about it as strengthening your muscles while lowering your BG. For some people it helps to think about exercise as your medication for prediabetes. It is low cost, has very few side effects, and it can often be effective like taking pills!
Experiment to see what might be fun- turn on music and dance, go for a hike, try new things!Look at posted nutrition facts, then choose wisely and remove the bread and bun.
Generally speaking, mustards, mayonnaise and salsa are low-carb condiments.
Ketchup, BBQ sauces and Miracle Whip have a lot of sugar in them. Always read nutrient labels for net carbohydrates.Your Libre can display your average blood glucose reading. You can use the below to estimate your A1c
Average BG Estimated A1c
98 5.0
112 5.5
126 6.0
140 6.5
154 7.0
169 7.5
183 8.0
197 8.5
212 9.0
226 9.5The American Diabetes Association recommends keeping A1c below 7 for most people.
A1c 6.5 = prediabetes
A1c below 5.7 = normal (not prediabetes or diabetes)
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. People with type 1 diabetes must take insulin to live. Even if they change their diet or lose weight they will still need insulin.
People with type 2 diabetes still produce insulin, sometimes a lot of insulin, but the insulin does not work very well because of insulin resistance. Over time, people with type 2 diabetes may need more and more medication, including insulin.CU Anschutz
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