u/CravingsAndCrackers

So I don't know how much of an impact this is actually having with the past couple days, my after meal numbers have always been pretty easy control this pregnancy but it's still early. My fasting has always been right around the 90s some days are great some days are a little bit high typically nothing over about 105.

I switched from drinking zero sodas to unsweet tea, and I didn't think anything of it until my fasting was about 10 points lower the next day in the low 80s.

I figured it was a fluke, didn't attribute to anything else since my diet hadn't really changed and just chalk it up to sleep or stress or something.

Decided to Google it today just to see if that was the only thing that changed and it turns out that according to Dr. Google it has been shown to improve after meal numbers.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28049262/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/could-drinking-tea-every-day-reduce-type-2-diabetes-risk

There were a lot of articles of varied credibility, but I figured it's worth the shot of sharing it with you all in case someone else could benefit. Just be aware that of course it does have caffeine, but I'm not particularly concerned about that as I cut out other caffeine sources when I started switching it out during meals.

FYI I ended up refilling strips today and truemetrix has a recall on the devices as they may be inaccurate at super high values and/or error out

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/risks-using-true-metrix-blood-glucose-monitoring-systems-trividia-health-fda-safety-communication

Nothing dangerous using the device as far as being shocked or anything, but readings may be inaccurate. The recommendation from my pharmacist is to call OB and get a whole brand filled.

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All TRUE METRIX users should seek an alternative method for testing their blood glucose, if possible, until corrected meters become available. Users should continue testing their blood glucose and should not stop using their TRUE METRIX meter until they have an alternative available for
- It is especially important for users at highest risk, such as those who rely on intensive insulin therapy, sulfonylureas, or who have frequent hyper- or hypo- glycemic events, to transition to an alternative glucose monitoring system.

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