[tinapedrick]

Ok so I've just recently started checking my sugar and it's so up and down and I'm really confused on what's good or bad or ok. For example I checked it one night before bed and it was 184 then after sleeping for 8 or so hours after waking and get moving I checked it and it was 183. Really confused on these numbers. The only thing that I noticed was my head was pounding. But I've always had really bad headaches. But not sure if that's associated with my sugar. Please any help would be greatly appreciated.

[dano]

Welcome to the Forum!

Anything below 70 is a hypo. Try to keep your blood sugar between 70 & 99 out of bed, and between 100 & 120 during the day. Please note that an average blood sugar above 140 can cause you problems down the road.

Read through the first three threads in the Type 2 Section, when you get a chance, if you have not already done so. These threads will most-likely help you a lot. Self education is one of the keys to successful management of your diabetes, along with a healthy / sensible diet and exercise. Basically, diabetes requires a life-style change for the better. Good luck with your control and management.