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How to use a blood glucose meter correctly!
Hi All!Blood glucose meters are great and cheap tools to monitor your blood sugars. I like them because they can also help you to spot hidden insulin resistance!
In this video I explain how to use a blood glucose monitor correctly, but… I’m no Bernadette!
I’m not saying this because I lack experience in front of a camera. I say this because at the end of the video I’m giving you reference ranges on blood glucose levels (sober!) in the European units only (in Europe we use mmol/l) while big parts of the world use mg/dl.
Here are reference ranges in both units summarized for when you are sober:
- Hypoglycemic: Below 65 mg/dl (3.5 mmol/l)
In this case: run to the nearest candy bar/sugary drink & call a doctor - Ideal range: Between 65 – 85 mg/dl (3.5 – 4.7 mmol/l)
- Good range: Between 65 – 100 mg/dl (3.5 – 5.5 mmol/l)
- Needs your attention: Between 100 mg/dl or higher (5.5 mmol/l or higher)
Above 100 and below 110 mg/dl (5.5 – 6.1 mmol/l) sober can be an indication of insulin resistance or stress. - Values above 110 mg/dl (6.1 mmol/l) indicate pre-diabetes.
Warning: Sometimes doctors won’t mention blood sugars above this range as a problem if there aren’t complaints. But pre-diabetes means there is metabolic dysfunction. And this can aggravate other disease states
Let me know if you are interested in a video on spotting insulin resistance with your blood glucose meter! - Hypoglycemic: Below 65 mg/dl (3.5 mmol/l)
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9 Replies
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thank you for “taking one for the team” and pricking yourself to help demonstrate how to use a glucose monitor. We all appreciate you Daniel!
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I’ve been thinking of wearing the glucose monitor since I am considered pre and have insulin resistance. Any thoughts on brands – easiest most convenient ones?
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for those needing to monitor their glucose levels due to progressed stages of insulin resistance, I usually recommend Dexcom G6. Freestyle Libre is another option.
Ultrahuman has entered the market in Dubai, but they’re more lifestyle-focused which can help a person learn about how certain foods and stress affect them to prevent disease dynamics and support their metabolic health. It’s not for those looking to accurately measure and monitor their glucose levels however.
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thank you! I feel like I would like to know what food, activities, stress…etc spikes it. So would you then say Ultrahuman? There is one that Huberman recommended but can’t remember the name. Pls let me know your thoughts based on my explained needs above. thanks
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I know Dr. Peter Attia (perhaps you will know him from his podcast ‘The Drive’) recommends Dexcom G6 because of its precision. Not an answer to your question, I know, but he really is into measuring blood glucose with him and al his patients
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ya, ultrahuman might be a better option if you’re just wanting to get a better insight into how certain activities/foods affect you. It can be quite eye opening. They’ve actually contacted me recently so I’ll see if I can get a discount code for B Better members.
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cool, thanks – I’ll wait then a bit
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ultrahuman will be giving B Better members a 10% discount but they’ve informed me that they’re currently running a Black Friday sale with 15% off – the most they’ve ever offered. So it’s better to grab that sale if you’re serious about it.
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thanks for letting me know. will check right away
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