Are you officially diagnosed as a diabetuc? If so, which type do you have? I assume you are Type 2 since you mentioned medication instead of insulin. Your fasting blood sugar level is very important. That is your level at the time you get up in the morning, befor eating anything. I try to always be less than 6 at that time of day. The range 4.7-6.7 is ideal for good diabetes control but it is not always possible to stay in that range at all times. I have been diabetic for 63 years and I manage to stay in the range 4-7 about 90% of the time. There is a blood test called the A1c test that gives you your blood sugar average for the preceding three months. My doctor wants my A1c to stay beyween 5.5 and 6.0. That is a nondiabetic level. With good control a diabetic can achieve that level. In the UK you will probably be told that 7.5 is considered a good A1c but a long term diabetic can develop complications at that level. I keep my A1c below 6.0 and I have no complications with my eyes, kidneys and heart. I know many diabetics in the UK and I realize what diabetic care is like there. It is very different from the USA where I live. Good luck to you!
Richard
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I have been Type 1 for 64 years. I have no complications. My a1c is 5.6. I pump with the MM 522 and use a Dexcom CGMS.
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