Our friend Simon–who also has Type 2– emailed:
Why do you not do the early morning thing? (to start with my doc had me finger-pricking morning and evening)… I jot down the count every day, so could easily work out an average. Is that what one should do?
This is an explanation of how the test works and for me is helpful in understanding why it is effective:-
“Your red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which allows cells to transport oxygen to tissues. As a cell ages, the hemoglobin becomes increasingly “glycated”, meaning that more glucose molecules stick to it.
Higher glucose levels in the blood mean higher glycated hemoglobin, which translates into a greater HbA1c reading.”
The level of glycated hemoglobin provides information on the average level of glucose in the body over a 90 to 120 day period.
[You don’t need to fast or prepare for an HbA1c test.]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US, has cleared the first over-the-counter test that measures glycated hemoglobin in people with diabetes to help monitor how well they are managing their disease (glycemic control).
Robin Ellis 
When I was first diagnosed, I tested faithfully every day morning and night, before and after meals. After several months it has become so consistent now, that I wonder if it is a waste of time. I’ll be seeing my GP within the next couple of weeks after I have a fasting test. What is your feeling on all this daily testing.
BTW, I am so glad I found your blog. It is really enjoyable and helpful to read what others are experiencing. (…and I have been a fan for ever so long)
thanks Robin for so important and interesting post. as I told you, my uncle is diabetic since 3 years ago, but thanks to a good and serious diet (oppss thanks to my aunt!!) his insuline go down in low level. I shared them your recipes and thanks from my family all, of course!!! ❤