Blood Glucose Levels First Thing In The Morning

Understanding patterns can steer you in the right direction

Keeping records and downloading reports from your meter, pump or continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help you see the big picture.  You can use these records or reports to see patterns in your blood glucose levels.  Sometimes it is not always easy to see a pattern so your healthcare provider can educate you on how to best analyze your particular readings.  It’s recommended that you check your blood glucose for 3 or more consecutive days, prior to each meal and before bedtime, so that you can gain a complete view of your particular patterns.

Breakfast            Lunch                    Dinner                   Bedtime

But if you have several days of blood glucose numbers then you are able to see if there is a pattern.

Breakfast            Lunch                    Dinner                   Bedtime

• 80-130 mg/dl before a meal
• <180 mg/dl 1-2 hours after a meal

Just remember this takes time.  It’s not a judgment of you as a person, but rather an adjustment in your diabetes treatment plan.

Hollie Breedlove, MS, RD, CDE

Fit4D Coach