Testing Blood Sugar

[Nienor]

I've been a Type 1 Diabetic for 6 years and using a pump for 4 and half (or so). When I was first a diabetic I did great at testing my blood sugar, but as time went on and I got my pump, I got worse and worse - until my hbA1c was 9.3 in december. I've gotten in down to 7.9, but I really need to start testing my blood sugar. I want to, I just never remember.

ANy tips on ways to remember to test?

 

[GritsnGrace]

I try to test first thing in the morning. If I don't test any other time of the day, I try to do it then. With my sporadic work schedule, it is hard to do it at any certain time.

 

[lillybug0514]

I've been a Type 1 Diabetic for 6 years and using a pump for 4 and half (or so). When I was first a diabetic I did great at testing my blood sugar, but as time went on and I got my pump, I got worse and worse - until my hbA1c was 9.3 in december. I've gotten in down to 7.9, but I really need to start testing my blood sugar. I want to, I just never remember.

ANy tips on ways to remember to test?

No but if you do find a way to remember let me know.. I dont test at all except when I feel bad....

 

[Darkhorse]

How about testing before every meal? Just don't take a bite until you test.

 

[GritsnGrace]

How about testing before every meal? Just don't take a bite until you test.

That would be great, except that I can't afford to use that many strips. They tend to get expensive. I try to test at least in the mornings. If it is at least close to normal, I am happy.

 

[firefly0434]

That would be great, except that I can't afford to use that many strips. They tend to get expensive. I try to test at least in the mornings. If it is at least close to normal, I am happy.

Hey Mama if you cant afford the strips check out the diabetic testing supply company MP Totalcare i used to work there and they are really great at working with people to help get the supplies they need.As far as the trying to remember to test buy a watch with an alarm and set it to go off when you would like to test each day.

 

[Tychicum]

ANy tips on ways to remember to test?

Visit the amputation ward on any hospital and ask to talk to the T1s who have recently gone under the knife ...

Maybe ... if that isn't your thing ... swing around and visit the ward for those learning to deal with blindness.

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[Konnie]

The best time to test is before dinner after you had your breakfast and lunch. It tends to be high in the morning because of inactivity. The last time I tested I had a reading of 144.

 

[Rut]

I have learned that I must test before every meal and 1,5 - 2 hours after a meal.What I have understand on Type 1 you maybe need to test one in the night too if you have high in the morning.

I saw you haven`t afford to make so much.Can not the welfare, insure help you.You can even ask your Diabetes
organization ( I think) what you can do.

Something that have helped me to lower my blood suger is have lemon in for example your dinner drink lemon water instead for water.Try even to nuts, vineager.

When I was in diabetesschool one of type 1 people told me that when she had a low bloodsuger she took dark chocolate (70%) (we was only allowed to have that kind of choclolate and sweet) because she thought that could help her to get higher but she saw that was the opposite (She get lower) That can maybe help you too

 

[Nienor]

Visit the amputation ward on any hospital and ask to talk to the T1s who have recently gone under the knife ...

Maybe ... if that isn't your thing ... swing around and visit the ward for those learning to deal with blindness.

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Yeah...I don't think I really want to do that....though my great uncle went blind from not testing his sugar.

I know when I should test and all that, my problem is remembering TO test...

 

[lillybug0514]

Yeah...I don't think I really want to do that....though my great uncle went blind from not testing his sugar.

I know when I should test and all that, my problem is remembering TO test...

Try leaving your meter out where it is visible, or close to where you eat, that might help a little.

 

[mzbuzbuz]

I've been a Type 1 Diabetic for 6 years and using a pump for 4 and half (or so). When I was first a diabetic I did great at testing my blood sugar, but as time went on and I got my pump, I got worse and worse - until my hbA1c was 9.3 in december. I've gotten in down to 7.9, but I really need to start testing my blood sugar. I want to, I just never remember.

ANy tips on ways to remember to test?

I have the same problem not remembering my to test my blood sugars. I was at the doctors yesterday and she asked how they were running, I said I have no idea I keep forgetting. I am going to try putting a note by my coffee since that is the first thing I go for in the morning. Good Luck

 

[GritsnGrace]

I keep mine in the bathroom, near the sink where I brush my teeth.

 

[Bethshaya]

I have the same problem not remembering my to test my blood sugars. I was at the doctors yesterday and she asked how they were running, I said I have no idea I keep forgetting. I am going to try putting a note by my coffee since that is the first thing I go for in the morning. Good Luck

I am newly diagnosed and I do that. I dont take a sip of coffee until I test.

I am also journaling everything I eat to see how it effects my sugar. So I am testing when I wake up, 1.5 hrs after breakfast, right before lunch, 2 hrs after lunch and before dinner. I found a great log book that has space to put my numbers and the time. Its called DietMinder and can be found at Amazon.

Its been a huge help to show me that it isnt just sugary things that effect the level.

I figure, I will remember to test if it is that important to me. You may want to look at the reasons why you forget. Is it denial? Your health should be number one on your to do list.

At some point, you might be wondering why you didnt do it when it was such a small inconvience. Imagine the inconvienence it will be to be in a wheelchair, or be walking around with a cane. It might get put up higher on your to do list if you keep that in your thoughts.

Nothing can really help you remember if you dont want to remember.

Try putting a picture or something that reminds you on your refridge, or even at your desk. It doesnt have to be a handwritten note, it can even be scripture, or a picture of an item that reminds you. If you use a paper planner, try marking your days with a spot for your number and time so that you can keep a record. If you use Outlook or Lotus Notes, try putting a reminder so it pops up during your work day. Then put your number as an event on the day. Then you can sync to a palm or PPC if you have one. There are also lots of programs for PDAs too to help you track.
But then you cant ignore the reminder