hi,
How r u both doing?
My dietician has set the limit for my sugar level as 155(1hr after meal)....whereas for u ,mom to be ,as far as I remember its 120.I don't really understand why this difference.what abt u Srija,what is your limit? My sugar levels r usually between 130-140 ,1hr after meals.what about yours? My glucose meter strips measure plasma and not whole blood.Please enlighten me on this if u have any info.thanks.
-Rohini
Mom to be replied. Hello Rohini

Yes you are right. My target range is 120, 1 hour after meals. Some doctors do that. It varies from doctor to doctor and individual to individual. It depends on each person's height and weight.

All of us who test blood sugar at home use plasma blood. WHole blood is the one drawn from veins. So all home meters measure only plasma blood.

What foods did ur dietician / doctor ask to avoid? My doctor asked me to avoid grapes, melon, raisins, orange juice. Instead I can eat orange, drink home made lemon juice. Have u asked your doctor about eating dates, pomegranates or bananas? My doctor gave a yes to bananas, I haven't asked about the other two.

You can share your experiences, views and concerns. Let us all discuss so each one of us is aware of more info.

Take care,
Mom to be