You want fasting numbers under 100, preferably 60-90.  The normal "diabetic" range for 2 hours post meal is under 140 but that is on a standard American ADA high carb diet.  I would recommend testing first thing in the morning, 2 hours post meal and before bed.  Not sure what you mean by "beginners plan".  What exactly are you looking for?  

Thanks everyone. Allison you answered my beginners question. I was wondering how 'often' to test and 'when' to test and what the numbers should be. Steve, we are definitely trying to stay below 30 carbs per day (no, it's not always easy!) as we also have weight to lose. My husband is off the insulin but still taking the medication as we are having a hard time getting those low numbers (60/70) than everyone says is optimum for good health as well as trying to get steady readings instead of jumping around. His reading will range from 70's to 160 which is way better than before but still not perfect. He also has that issue where his fasting numbers will jump up. I take Victosa and am doing great. I continue to take the Victosa because it keeps my appetite down but need to get off of that stuff too because of the damage it can do to the pancreas. Thanks for everyone's help. I may not know a lot of things, but I do know that we both feel like new people since we started eating right. I intend to figure this all out and keep my old man around for years to come.

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