Blood Sugar Testing 101

Quick podcast on when to test your blood sugar, what abnormal may look like, why I test, and a little on the different types of diabetes. 
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to diagnose, treat, or mitigate any disease. Please consult a healthcare practitioner prior to making any changes to your dietary or supplement program. 

Here are the quick key points:

Good times to test blood sugar:

• before each meal
• 1-2 hours after a meal
• before a bedtime snack
• in the middle of the night
• before physical activity (during and after too)
• if you think/feel it may be high, low, or falling
• when sick or under stress

When I test:

• upon waking (fasting)
• 1-2 hours after breakfast
• whenever I don't feel good (nauseated)

What does "abnormal" look like:

• fasting: 95mg/dL or higher
• 1 hour postprandial (after a meal): 180mg/dL
  
• 2 hours postprandial: 155mg/dL
  
• 3 hours postprandial: 140mg/dL