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Frequently Asked Questions QUESTION: Is excessive urination when blood sugar levels are low an indication of diabetes? I’m 5’0 and 94 pounds and whenever my blood sugar levels are low, I urinate excessively- about 4-5 times within an hour. Is this a sign of dietary controlled diabetes? Answers are preferred from medical professionals. My urine is often cloudy after I eat. ANSWER: To know blood sugar levels, blood sugar must be tested with a glucose meter. You’ll then know if you have a blood sugar problem (diabetes). QUESTION: A question about the low blood sugar levels happening while taking diabetes medicine? I’m taking the medicine to treat my diabetes type2 as the doctor’s prescription but sometimes having the symptoms of dropped blood sugar and this make me tired, worried … What does it happen and how to overcome? Tks for answering this question. ANSWER: Speak with your doctor. You will probably need to reduce your medication. Eat a low glycemic index diet to help reduce quickhighs and lows. See a dietitian or nutritionist for advice. When your sugar is low have some thing like sugary soda to bring it up quickly, but then a banana or fruit to keep it up at a lower speed QUESTION: Type 2 diabetes, blood sugar levels started fluctuating recently between 60 pts and 200 pts per 24 hr. period. My father has had type 2 diabetes for a few years. What’s a good blood sugar level for him to shoot for and sustain. One problem is the fact that his doctor is pretty useless–except that he can prescribe diabetes medication, and dad won’t switch doctors. Finding the right med.s and dosage is too. But this last week dad’s blood suger levels started fluctuating wildly, as low as 30 and as high as 200, he can’t figure out why. His levels have never been lower than 60 nor higher than 140 or so. He has a very good dietary regiment and keeps to it…except on Sun.s he has desert in a fairly moderate amount, but he has always done that and his levels have never been this high, norhave they fluctuated so greatly. I am very concerned and I’d appreciate it greatly if someone experienced in this could clue me into these recent blood sugar fluctuations. What could be going on? Dad’s Dr. appts isn’t for another 4-6 months, as little help as that might be. Thank you so much. ANSWER: Some fluctuation after eating a meal is normal, but your dad’s blood sugar doesn’t seem like it’s done that much in the past. Even so, people’s “normal” levels and ranges can change with time, and that might be happening here. I would give this one more week to see if his insulin levels even out and the fluctuations stop. If it keeps up, call his doctor and move up the appointment. Something like this shouldn’t wait several more months. If his sugar dips to 30 again- take a trip to the ER. A level that low is dangerous. Even if he has recovered quickly before, there’s no guarantee he will every time; he could easily bottom out. As to his doctor- I’ve seen how *not* easy it is to get anolder person to change doctors. Try talking to him and see why he’s so adamant about not changing doctors. Also, try calling the office yourself to talk to the doctor (or one of the office nurses- an invaluable liason/tool sometimes). Tell him your concerns, and see if there’s a reason he’s been treating your father as he has. It could be that he’s afraid of insulting a long time patient, or your dad may have forgotten to tell him everything during his previous visits. If Doc doesn’t seem responsive to your concerns- or your dad’s change in insulin levels- try again (and again, etc) to change doctors. Not doing so could be detrimental to his health. Good luck!~ QUESTION: If you blood sugar levels are low for a long time can you get diabetes? If you have really low blood glucose levels, can you get type 1 or 2 diabetes? ANSWER: Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disease in which the body destroys its own insulin-producing pancreatic islet cells. It has absolutely NOTHING to do withnon-diabetics, non-diabetic hypoglycemia, or type 2. It is not curable, as the cells in question have been destroyed. Type 1 diabetics ALL require insulin injections or use of an insulin pump or other subcutaneous delivery device. Type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed by various tests indicating a persistently high blood sugar or impaired glucose tolerance. It is commonly, though not always, associated with obesity, and is a condition that can usually be eliminated / cured with medications, careful attention to diet, and exercise. Hypoglycemia CAN occur in non-diabetic individuals, but it is not diabetes. Causes vary. If the condition persists, the effects may be similar to what type 1 diabetics experience with low blood sugars. Some non-diabetic hypoglycemics appear to be “sensitive” to foods high in starch or sugar, and react as if their body “overproduces” insulin in response to the food, resulting in a low blood sugar. That’s why it’s important to distinguish the cause ofhypoglycemia. In a type 1 diabetic, it’s best to treat with glucose or some form of sugar. In non-diabetic hypoglycemics, you need to get your blood sugar up without aggravating your body’s tendency to drop your sugar every time you eat. I’m not that familiar with this condition, but my father-in-law had it. I hope this helps. QUESTION: Question on diabetes blood sugar levels -? My cousin (46 yr old Male) has had type 2 diabetes for many years now, probably 15-20 possibly. He said his blood sugar level from the test readings always shows 205-210, sometimes spiking higher after a bad meal, into the upper 200′s. He said it reads in the low 200′s no matter if he takes his “diabetes medication” (pills he is on) or not. Is this bad long term? Is he risking bad side effects running blood sugar levels this high constantly? If so, I am wondering why the doctors haven’t put him on insulin injections by now? Maybe steady readings in the 200′s is ok to live with long term, I don’t know. Itworries me because he’s been going like this for many years now – I notice he zones out sometimes, almost like he is comatose or can’t hear you talking to him, like he zones out – he told me that a couple times over the last few years, he actually had an occasional incident where he tried to talk or move or do something, but its like he was in slow motion or frozen, and couldn’t react, or talk, or move properly. I didn’t really understand it but it sounded pretty darn scarey. I do notice he seems to ‘zone out’ alot at home in his living room, he will lay down or sit in the recliner with his eyes open, say staring at the tv, but its almost like he is NOT watching it really, or not hearing it – sometimes I will say “Jeez I never knew this or that” after something was on the TV in front of us, and he’ll say “What, what are you talking about”. I used to think he as just not that bright, but now I am starting to think he is spacing out from long term high sugar levels. What will be theANSWER: No it’s not OK. Readings like that will lead to all the nasty diabetic complications. It is not uncommon for Type 2s to need insulin. Using insulin is not a sign of failure. Insulin is the only treatment that is guaranteed to lower blood sugar. But many people are afraid of it. Don’t be. Insulin is your friend. Use it wisely and it will help to keep blood sugar at a non-diabetic level. QUESTION: A question about low blood sugar levels in type 1 diabetes? I have been suffering for anxiety lately and as result, my blood sugar level dropped from 6.5 millimols per litre to just 1.1 today. I don’t understand why this happens when I worry a lot? ANSWER: Because stress will cause your blood sugar to drop. If you ask your doctor they will tell you the same thing. It has to do with the fact that when you are stressed, you blood pressure may go up a bit, as does your heart rate and respiration. Kind of the same thing as mild activity. The best advice I can give you is to try to relax andnot let things stress you out so much. As human beings, we tend to stress about many things that will work out the way they will based just on making common sense choices. So try to relax and go with the flow a lilttle more. There is really nothing else you can do about it, stress WILL cause your blood sugar to drop. I hope this helps. Take care, good luck! QUESTION: Blood sugar levels possible diabetes? I’ve been having trouble with my blood sugar for the past few years. I have had levels from as low as 30 to over 200 frequently. Ive been having all the symptoms of diabetes. Im 22, weigh 110, and in good shape. I saw an endocrinologist two years ago and he told me I shouldn’t be concerned. I have a doctors appointment with a new doctor but it’s a few weeks away. Are these numbers bad? Diabetes run in my family. Is it possible that I might be? Any comments will help. Thanks ANSWER: 30 mg/dL is hypoglycemic, but over 200 mg/dL is firmly in diabetic range. In a doctor’s office, anyrandom reading over 200 mg/dL is diabetic. Yes, that’s a bad number. You absolutely should see your endocrinologist and tell him that you’ve been seeing frequent blood sugar readings over 200 mg/dL on your home meter. That’ll hopefully get his attention. QUESTION: Man with diabetes usually has low blood sugar but now high? What does it mean when someone who has diabetes normally has to keep track of low blood sugar levels but is now experience high blood sugar levels all of a sudden? Should someone be concerned if this happens to them? If so, what can turn this around? ANSWER: It’s difficult to give you a precise answer, my friend, based on the information that you haven’t given, but all diabetics need to test to make sure they’re not experiencing a hypoglycemic event (low blood sugar). Reasons for it suddenly registering as hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) include an underlying infection; missing out on their medication (I’m assuming here that they do take medication, though that isnot always the case.); exercising, but not long or hard enough to cause blood sugar levels to fall; progression of the diabetes. (Type 1 diabetics often go through a “honeymoon period” or “honeymoon phase” where they still have working beta cells in their pancreas. Type 2 diabetics frequently go through periods where their medication needs to be reviewed. This is because the beta cells (islets of Langerhans) of the pancreas begin to die off due to being overworked for years.) In either case, this is something that should be brought to the attention of the person’s doctor. QUESTION: Which is worse in diabetes, high or low blood sugar levels? ANSWER: Both are VERY Dangerous. Low blood sugar gets out of control faster and can be corrected and High Blood Sugar is a slow process and if we dont catch it or cannot controll it, we become ill and fall into Diabetic Ketoacidosis and need to go to the hospital. Its also different for different Diabetics. I Find High Blood Sugar the most dangerousbecause its normally due to an infection and then it takes over my body and no matter how much extra insulin or what i do to try and stop it, it dosn’t work and by the time i give up trying, i have all the symptoms of diabetes again; excessive thirst, going to the toilet, dry mouth, hunger, vomiting (in the later stages). I’ve been told to go to A&E when i begin vomiting, because after this i spiral out of control and get a horrible pain in my stomach or back where the ketones (normally by this time they are about 5 – 6) are really starting to damage me somewhat by then. I’ve Had this 7 times in the last 2 years (2 years in september), been in pain 3 times, once due to blood infection, once due to bladder infection, once due to stess, once due to not looking after myself (the first time it happened), and the rest are where i have had relapses a couple of days after being discharged from the hospital. I’ve been in ICU/ITU Twice. So, for me its high blood sugar, but a lot of diabeticsout there struggle with keeping their sugar up. Hope this helps. QUESTION: Symptoms of diabetes/weird blood sugar levels, but tests clear? I wonder if anyone can shed any light on my strange problem… Every year at about this time, the same thing happens. I get really intense sugar/carb cravings that nothing seems to subdue; I also get really thirsty and have to go to the loo more often. I usually end up putting on weight – every year for the past 3 years I’ve lost half a stone between summer and winter, but gained it again during the spring because I get SO hungry. What I eat doesn’t seem to make any difference – I eat a healthy diet that contains plenty of fruit+veg (almost always get 5 a day) and is generally low in fat and sugar, but not obsessively so – I don’t deny myself treats here and there. I’m 5’6 and 9st 12lb at the moment which is right in the middle of the healthy weight range, but I’ve put on 3lb in the past 2 weeks and I know it’s due to eating a bit too much, but it’sbeen because I’m really, really hungry, and if I don’t eat something I feel all shaky and dizzy. I’ve tried everything – wholegrain bread, rice, pasta etc to try to release energy slowly; I don’t have much in the way of sweets/chocolate, I eat slowly, drink plenty of water… so I haven’t got a clue why it happens. I also bloat up like a football if I commit the ultimate crime of having anything in the way of potatoes or non-wholegrain carbs – I had a white bagel earlier and now I look like I’m six months pregnant! It goes down again by morning, but it’s really uncomfortable and makes toning up a nightmare as my stomach stretches a good few inches every day – it also makes me reluctant to eat any lunch some days in case it happens and I look pregnant for the rest of the day! Last year as soon as I felt it happening again I went to the doctor because I was sure something must be wrong, and I fitted most of the symptoms of diabetes, but my blood sugar levels came back as totally normal andhe couldn’t suggest anything – all he did was tsk at me for putting on a bit of weight – REALLY helpful!! So does anyone have any idea what this could be, and also why it always happens at the same time of year? It does seem strange, but for me it’s a very real problem and if there’s a way I can stamp on it, I’d be very grateful. PS – anyone suggesting acai berries or any other weird supplements gets growled at loudly! ANSWER: I agree with you about the acai berries and colon cleanse scams – they should be severely chastised and REPORTED for a violation of community guidelines. Now, about your problem – have you ever though about what’s called ‘circadian cycles’? Other things that can cause you to want to eat more is perhaps a lack of sunlight (this is a real medical condition) causing you depression. It’s quite possible that you have your seasons a little mixed up, biologically speaking. Another item of interest might be that you are allergic to one or some of the foods you areeating. You would need to keep a very detailed journal of the foods you ate, how they reacted in your body, any stress or other possible outside factors, then share them with your doctor. This might take a few months to do to establish a direction for them to pursue. QUESTION: What should be blood sugar levels with gestational diabetes? I know the fasting level should be 90 or lower and lower than 140 an hour after meals and lower than 120 two hours after meals, but when I eat my afternoon snack, should my sugar level stay constant? Yesterday, I had a dessert for a snack and checked my sugar an hour later. It was 126. A couple hours later, I ate dinner and checked my levels after an hour and everything was under 140. So I guess the question is do I aim for the same guidelines for my snacks as I do for my meals or lower? ANSWER: i would aim for the same guidelines for snacks as for meals. although your doctor may have a different opinion- i’d be sure to at least ask at your next appteither with your OB or your endocrinologist. it sounds like you’re doing just fine though best of luck! QUESTION: gestational diabetes blood sugar levels…? Ok, so I am 9 weeks pregnant and was tetsed for the gestational diabetes, I took the one hour and my levels were 161, so then I was retested with the three hour test, and the doctor called and told me my levels were in the 200s. I have already went through this before and it sucks. But I followed the doctors ordered and honestly watched eveything that I ate or drank. But my levels were still always high. What causes my suagr level to be so high, and how can I lower it? ANSWER: trust me instead of looking at sugar on lables use carbs u should eat about 70 carbs per meal & 20 per snack.. or 300 carbs per day, this should work pretty well includeing drinks try to stay away from pasta bread & rice unles it’s SMALL portion & pops & juices QUESTION: How to lower blood sugar levels with type II diabetes? My mother is a diabetic and shedoes her best to control her blood sugar. She used to drink lots of green tea after eating foods high in glucose and it used to lower her blood sugar. Unfortunately, she has just realized that she has kidney stones and the doctor told her to stop drinking green tea. Do you know of any other home remedy that she could use? Ps: she does take Gen Glybe ( perscribe medication) for her diabetes. ANSWER: There are several home remedies other than green tea. They are all natural herbs that you can find in specific regions, together with certain vitamins and minerals. -Bitter melon juice -Cinnamon -Gymnema Sylvestre - Banaba Some of the home remedies are very difficult to get, it depends where do you live. For more info check the source below QUESTION: low blood sugar levels? but i dont have diabetes? is there anything i should do? should i increase sugar? i recently had a blood test which ruled out anything serious, but the doctor said i do have pretty low blood sugar levels. i have to goback for another test, but does this mean i need to like add more sugar to my diet? i recently cut out A LOT in my tea and coffee e.t.c, do you think this could be my body reacting to it? would it be better to still have the odd sugar in my tea? i dont understand it…and i dont have time to go back for another blood test till a couple of weeks. do you have any advice, or do you suffer from it? any help would be greatly appreciated, as i often feel weak and tired. is there partiuclar foods i should eat? ANSWER: If your blood glucose is low you may be suffering from hypoglycemia. Eat in small portions and 6 times a day this will you in reducing the problem for more on low blood sugar visit my blog QUESTION: Type 2 Diabetes: Blood sugar level reducing from above 300 to 150 – 180 range? Over the last 2 years I have been losing weight, almost 25 pounds, my waist reduced by almost 2 inches, and during this period started feeling very tired during all day. Finally I visited my family primarycare physician in Oct 2010. After lab test I realized that I had type 2 diabetes condition, with my blood sugar levels about 286 ( after lunch). Primary care physician referred me to a endocronologist, who wanted to put me on insulin ( a dose of 16 ) straight away. I did not like the idea. My reason was that, now that I know the cause of what is going wrong in my body, I need to give myself a chance to do all that is possible to redress the situation for a couple of months, and at that stage re-assess and take the decesion to get on to insulin. It has been two weeks since I started making changes to my life style like switching to low glycemic foods ( of below 40 ), and exercising on a daily basis at a medium level, and checking my blood sugar using ONE touch Ultra2 on a daily basis ( at least 8 to 10 times) to understand the increase and decrease in blood sugar levels in response to my eating times, excercise, stress etc. The other big change I have brought about is to give up battlesin my mind which I dont need to fight, out of all the changes this has proved to be tough and is still proving to be tough. To my surprise and happiness, Im seeing my blood sugar levels dropping as a result of my above efforts. During the course of my monitoring I realized that there is a upper cap of my blood sugar in 320s and lower cap in early 200s. This was before 2 weeks. Since the time I have been eating low glycemic breakfast lunch dinner, lots of water, excercise at least once a day ( 40 minute brisk walk), my blood sugar levels have gone down to a range of 114 to 197. Since the last 4 days there has been only once instance when my blood sugar went above 200. My early morning reading i.e. fasting reading is still high it is averaging about 130 – 140 over the last 10 days, my after meal reading is average between 155-175. 3. questions: 1. What should I do to reduce my early morning i.e. on fast without food or water reading ? I want to bring it down to around 75 to 85. 2. I havereduced carbs which has helped a lot, and switched to salads and meat. But body also needs carbs. What are the best sources of carbs in my context? 3. I have observed that even though my blood sugar is less than 140 ( which is the standard for after meal) or in specific between 120 and 140, I feel some level of dizziness, and also some head ache early in the morning. Is this because of the reason that my blood sugar levels are coming back to normal after a long time i.e. I might have been in the 200s and early 300s for a long time, and over the last couple of weeks due to changes made to food and excercise it is being in the range of 130s – 180s ?? Is my body in the process of getting adjusted to the new relatively low blood sugar levels ? What are the symptoms we should expect when blood sugars are coming down to relatively low level from higher levels? Thanks in advance. OTN Just want to add that my urine still smells sweet and is yellow in color. At what stage can I expect this toreduce. Note that when my blood sugar level is less than 150, the sweet smell in the urine goes down and the urine color is also light. My early morning fasting reading is the issue here. It is averaging around 150 to 160 over the last 2 weeks i.e. since I started taking low glycemic foods, excercise daily. Im quite sure it must have been much higher earlier. I want to tackle this area first, please suggest. What and when should I be eating the evening before to get my early morning readings to around 120 which is my first goal, before trying for 90. Im not on any medication. My readings during the day i.e. after breakfast, lunch, dinner currently are 150 to 160 before , and 2 hours later they settle at the same i.e.150-160 or go a little lower into 140s. It is obvious that I should be tackling my early morning readings first. ANSWER: You seem to be on the right track.. But you never mentioned if you are taking Metformin. Here’s the Key: There are 4 key steps to controlling glucoselevels : 1) EXERCISE- Walking is fine but Nordic Walking is Great. Exercise also lowers Glucose levels , lowers Cholesterol and lowers Blood Pressure. Google it.Exercise is Non-Negotiable !!!Thats why it is Number 1 on the list. 2) Knowledge- This is a great site for info diet- A low carb diet is in order. I can’t count carbs so I use Mendosa’s Glycemic Index Diet. Great for the whole family. 3) Meds. Metformin to start. Never , ever take Actos or Avandia. They may kill you. Bone fractures, heart problems and what diabetics really don’t need is that they change Bone Stem Cells to Fat Cells. 4) Diet- A low carb diet is in order. I can’t count carbs so I use Mendosa’s Glycemic Index Diet. Great for the whole family. My fasting is 96 and HBA1C is 5.2. There are no miracles, just attitude and dedication. If you have depression , treat it . Because when depressed you don’t take care of yourself properly. Take care TIN QUESTION: Can you have low blood sugar levels without being diabetic? Canyou have low blood sugar levels without being diabetic? Are the symptoms of low blood sugar levels the same but a little less then someone with diabetes? ANSWER: Yes, I think it’s called Hypoglycemia, this has also recently been linked directly to smoking and is thought to be a ‘see-saw’ action within a smokers blood levels causing Hypoglycemia. QUESTION: My grandfather is 77 years old and goes in and out of sanity when his blood sugar level is low? Help? For about a year now my grandfather has been having these attacks…Where his sugar or diabetes level goes really low and he’s completely out of it. He talks out of his head [saying random things], incoherent, hard to understand, yells alot, and in his recent attack he kept talking about his deceased brother…Saying “he was coming to see him”. He had his latest attack early this morning he was screaming and vomiting and hard to manage. We slipped a peppermint in his mouth [it usually gets his diabetes level back to normal when it goestoo low] he kept spitting it out and it took hours to get him back to his normal state…Is it just because his sugar level is low or is it something else? He goes to the doctor regularly and they’ve never discovered anything…What should I do? After his blood sugar level goes back to normal so does he but he doesn’t remember the attack at all…Plus he’s loosing weight and he eats alot…What could be wrong? Help please? He has a machine to monitor his blodd sugar level and takes insulin for his diabetes. ANSWER: Its called having a hypoglycaemic attack. You should look at his diet and ensure that he is eating enough complex sugars (eg fruit and carbs) to avoid these hypo’s. Everytime he has one he is at risk of falling unconscious (with death a possbility). Also every hypo kills off a few brain cells. When he has them try smearing honey in his mouth instead as he can’t spit that out as easily. Get him a blood glucose monitor and have him check his levels every 4 hours – if they fall belownormal (which I think is 4-10mmol/L – check with doctor as I am a Vet Tech and only am sure about animals) then he needs to eat some thing sugary eg diet coke, fruit juice, jelly beans. QUESTION: I have type 2 diabetes. Has anyone else had symptoms of hypoglycemia and your blood sugar levels weren’t low? I’ve had symptoms of hypo at 130 before, but I’ve gone down as low as 105 after excercise and not had any syptoms. ANSWER: Yes, I have had that a lot in the past. Your body can get used to the blood sugar being higher and when it gets a little lower, your body is thinking there is something wrong. Especially if you are insulin resistant, you can get this feeling. Remember that the numbers they tell you to work for as far as blood sugar readings, are not hammered in steel. Everyones body is different. You and your doctor have to decide what is good for you. We were taught this in a recent diabetes educational class that had an endocrinologist as a guest speaker. QUESTION: low bloodsugar while having gestational diabetes? I am 32 weeks pregnant with gestational diabetes. I have it pretty well under control and I tend to keep my blood sugar levels around 105-119. All day today it has been low. My highest has been 92. I’ve been dizzy. I’ve tried eating a sugary snack and nothing helps. What could be causing this? what can i do? ANSWER: You should call your doctor. In many women their blood sugar will get noticeably lower shortly before they go into labor. This happened to me at 36 weeks and I went into labor 1.5 weeks later. QUESTION: diabetes and blood sugar level can you help? Is a 3.2 blood sugar level dangerously low. Even after having breakfast of museli and orange juice. ANSWER: check with the diabetic clinc you might need to lower you meds QUESTION: what is the difference between a high and low blood sugar level of diabetes? i want to learn more about diabetes because of nick jonas he is such an inspiration to me i dont have diabetes but i want to no whensomeone with diabetes says they have like a high/or low blood sugar level what does that mean like i no high means like high blood sugar and low mean low but what does it mean like energy wise and stuff thx everyone for the help when i get back to school from holidays i think im gonna start a fundraiser of some sort to try and raise more awarness cause at my school they dont pay much attention to it and then im gonna give all the money i raise to probably change for a childern hopefully i will get to do this ANSWER: the average non-diabetic’s blood sugar range is 80-150. because diabetics have none or minimal use of their pancreas their blood sugars (blood glucose) can be all over the charts if not managed properly. high blood sugar is called hyperglycemia. it affects different people in different ways. most of the time it is that you are hungry, you drink a ton of fluids and you go to the bathroom A LOT. you feel sluggish and it’s hard to exercise. If you have high blood sugar for along period of time it can be life threatening. High blood sugars tend to be a blood glucose of 250 or above. low blood sugar is called hypoglycemia. most people feel sweaty, shaky, tired, hungry, sleepy, and they can tell when they feel low and will say so. being hypoglycemic for most diabetics is below the blood glucose of 70. if they are low, they can’t be left alone no matter what. they need to test their blood sugar and have fast acting sugars to bring it up. Getting too low can cause comas and death (diabetic shock). you should donate the money to JDRF(Juvinile Diabetes Research Foundation) It’s something that Nick Jonas Supports and it is the leading organization in diabetes research. www.jdrf.org Check it out! QUESTION: Diabetes “normal” blood sugar levels? I have done a lot of reading online about what normal results are for blood sugar levels and the majority of health sites seem to say 70 to 100. I test myself with a home kit about once a week because diabetes runs in myfamily. My lowest was 62 and my highest is never over 71. I seem to get the number 69 a lot. I test in the afternoons, at least two hours after I have eaten lunch, as suggested on different sites for the most accurate reading. Should I be considered that my blood sugar is constantly on the low side, even though I am only one point from what it considered normal on average? ANSWER: It is low but fine if you feel good generally, you did not say if your tests are fasting tests or after breakfast by 2 hours because it is how diagnostic opinion should depend on however, here are the most normal readings: 1) fasting for at least 8 hours= from 70 to 100 mg/dl 2) hours after breakfast (after starting to eat and eating should not take more than 15 minutes) = less than 140 mg/dl 3) any Random test not precisely dependent of eating = less than 200 mg/dl good luck QUESTION: If you have diabetes mellitus what hormone injection do you receive to lower blood sugar levels? This is bio 30, the subjectate a meal prior to this and then received an injection that made blood sugar levels rise. Is it insulin or glycogen? I’m not sure … Please help ANSWER: The answer to the question if it RAISED blood sugar levels it’s GLUCAGON… Which stimulates glycoGENolysis :-)…. Insulin, blood sugar drops because it’s going into cells Glucagon, blood sugar increases Glycogen, storage form of glucose in hepatocytes, muscle and some small pockets in kidneys and intestines. Hope this helps QUESTION: How do you lower blood sugar levels instantly? My father has type 2 diabetes, today his blood sugar level is 189, way too high. He’s not feeling well, how do I get his blood sugar level to go down? ANSWER: Exercise is very quick. But here is the way to keep it in a Normal range. There are 4 key steps to controlling glucose levels : 1) EXERCISE- Walking is fine but Nordic Walking is Great. Exercise also lowers Glucose levels , lowers Cholesterol and lowers Blood Pressure. Google it.Exercise is Non-Negotiable!!!Thats why it is Number 1 on the list. 2) Knowledge- This is a great site for info 3) Meds. Metformin to start. Never , ever take Actos or Avandia. They may kill you. Bone fractures, heart problems and what diabetics really don’t need is that they change Bone Stem Cells to Fat Cells.Also never ever take Onglyza or Januvia . They can can inhibit the bodys immune system and let cancer spread. 4) Diet- A low carb diet is in order. I can’t count carbs so I use Mendosa’s Glycemic Index Diet. Great for the whole family. Most diabetics either don’t believe the above or are just too lazy to do what has to be done. There is no other way . No Miracle out there. My fasting is 96 and my HBA1C is 5.2. Can’t get much better than that. I nordic walk 1 1/2 hours a day . I use plain ol’ wooden sticks . It uses 46% more energy without any noticable extra effort. Google It. Even has a video to show you how . Also the Glycemic Index Diet is great for the whole Family to eat and have a healthy lifestyle.Take care Tin QUESTION: If i have low blood sugar level does it mean i have type 2 diabetes ? Early morning (5am ) I am dizzy and after checking have found that my blood sugar level is about 70 to 80 .If i eat white rice ,have a coffee within 10 minutes i no longer feel dizzy or unsteady on my feet ANSWER: This would be what we call hypoglycemia, and it is the opposite of diabetes. However, it turns out that this can be a warning of diabetes to come, so keep an eye on it anyway. QUESTION: checking blood sugar levels..(with gastational diabetes)? i m almost 35 weeks preg and diagnosed with gastational diabetes… i m checking my blood sugar every day after meals… usually fasting sugar comes up to be around low 70s..which i know is fine…but after meals i check after 1 hour and it comes in 120s range…i just want to know if that is too high…my dr told me that my sugar should be less than 120 so i m just a lil worried..as far as my diet, i m not eating anything sweet..only fruits andvege….and i usually eat 2 chapati, roti or bread… so just wondering if my sugar is normal and if i m really suppose to check after 1 hour of meals… ANSWER: TALK TO THE DIETICAN… QUESTION: how to lower blood sugar levels in diabetes? ANSWER: Lots and lots of exercise…. particularly the mental exercises: QUESTION: 17 weeks pregnant, Gestational Diabetes, Blood Levels dropped?!? I am 17 weeks pregnant with my second. My first I had Gestational Diabetes and with this one my glucose levels have already been on the higher end. Doc is pretty sure I will be Insulin dependant again at some point during this pregnancy. Yesterday and this morning, however, my blood sugar levels were all around the normal-low range (and I didn’t change anything about what I would normally eat for the day). My before lunch reading was even borderline too low. My question is if this has happened to anyone else with GD, or if this could possibly be an early sign of a miscarrage? I haven’t felt pregnant in a few weeks(mainly because my morning sickness has finally ended, hurrah!) Any stories, or insight would be much apreciated : ) Thank you in advanced : ) ANSWER: Glucose metabolism is a complex thing, especially during pregnancy. Blood sugar variation is a natural phenomenon, but it’s the range of these sugars that are the important thing. Current guidelines suggest pregnant women should keep fasting sugars less than 5.9mmol/L and sugars 1 hour after eating less than 7.8mmol/L. As long as you’re maintaining these levels, you’re lowering the risk to your baby and yourself throughout this pregnancy. With regards to could this be a sign of early miscarriage, that’s highly unlikely given that increased stresses to your body would typically raise blood sugars. Also, it’s still early in your pregnancy, and you’re more than likely to notice your sugars rising the later on in your gestation. QUESTION: is it possible to have low blood sugar moments if u dont have diabetes? every once and a while i getreally faint and i need to eat something… but i my blood tests all were negative….so can my blood sugar level sometimes get low? ANSWER: It darn well better be … or I am doomed! I get low blood sugar when I’m really hungry and my blood sugar tests are fine. It’s just your body’s response to being hungry. I usually make sure I have mints (NOT sugar-free) to get me going again. If I wait too long to get something into my system, I get very short-tempered. And I tremble a little. QUESTION: Why would a type 2 diabetes blood sugar level be high in the morning but way lower throughout the day? My grandpa will wake up in the morning and find his blood sugar level (which I believe is what he measures with type 2 diabetes, correct me if im wrong) to be high, like 150-160, but he will go to his job which he does in the morning and comes home around 1pm most days, and when he measures it it is down to 110-130 already. He has been continuing a very good diet full of fiber and fruit and vegetables,and doesn’t eat late night snacks anymore(which makes this more confusing) but from day 1 he has had this problem. He asked his doctor and he seemed clueless. Anyone know anything about this?!?!? sorry if i mixed up the details :/ i dont know what kind of doctor hes seeing or anything ANSWER: Yes, he would be checking his blood sugar every morning and hopefully before each meal. He should also check at 1 hour and 2 hours after supper at least once a week. This will tell him how well his body is handling what he eats and if he needs to make any changes to his diet or meds. This higher morning blood sugar is called Dawn Phenomenon. The solution for most diabetics is to have a small snack of about 15 carbs from whole grain, with some fat or protien. This reduces the amount of sugar that the liver releases overnight, resulting in a better reading in the morning. A good bedtime snack is one slice of WHOLE GRAIN bread with peanut butter (the type with NO sugar added). Or if he doesn’t likepeanut butter, he could add a slice of cold chicken or roast beef, or some low fat cream cheese. His blood sugar in the morning should be between 110 and 135, so its a bit high right now. Having a small bedtime snack should help bring it down. I know it seems unlikely, but it works. IF he has any history of heart disease or is at risk, this fasting level will give him a better chance of surviving a heart attack, at least that’s what my endocrinologist told me just this week. Having really tight blood sugar control is a bit risky when you are older or having heart related issues. Tight blood sugar means having a fasting level from 90 to 120. He shouldn’t be aiming this low. Right now he’s not doing that badly and the snack at bedtime should help. If he was a much younger man, his morning blood sugar goal should be between 5.0 and 120, but given his age, that’s just too low. Recent studies show that having a more moderate approach to blood sugar reduces the risks for older people andincreased the survival rate (in both studies). As a diabetic, he needs to be very careful what fruits he eats and how much. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are good choices as they are high in fiber and low in carbs compared to other fruits. He should stay away from things like dried fruits such as raisins, figs and dates. Bananas are also quite high in sugar and not a good choice. He should also avoid canned fruits that have syrup. Look for fruits canned in water or juice, and drain off the juice, as its full of sugars, whether natural or added. Fresh fruit or fruit frozen with NO added sugar is far better than canned. You can look up the carb content of fruits, veggies and other foods online at and of course, if he’s using frozen or canned fruit, the carbs are listed on the packaging. Make sure he’s using the serving size suggested and not more. Your grandpa might have better results if he tests his blood sugar more often, and keeps a food log for a littlewhile. If you want a testing guide you can print off, you can download a PDF here.. QUESTION: Could I possibly have diabetes or a problem with blood sugar levels? I have heard people tell me that some of the things I am feeling could be related to blood sugar levels Here are some things: Headaches back pain shaky (only sometimes) thirsty like all the time i get very irritable when I don’t eat chest pains I’m sure it’s nothing, but the fact that i’m even asking is a big deal for me. I have a really really SEVERE fear of needle and injections. i don’t like blood, i can’t talk about needles without feeling uncomfortable so I’ve always had the whole “diabetes” thing in the back of my mind and i truly would almost rather die then live with multiple needles everyday. it sounds dumb, but thats how much i hate them. Several years ago, this was brought up and a girl i used to be friends with who is diabetic gave me her extra tester and my BSL was low. we let it go but idk, it’s kinda scary tothink about thanks in advance oh, and if it’s not is there anything you think it could be/ thanks ANSWER: NEVER get diagnosis online. That being a said, you do need to get tested for diabetes, as well as other things. This would include a fasting blood sugar and A1C blood test. This would indicate your blood sugar levels for the last three months. Most people with type 2 diabetes never use needles with insulin. Most take oral medication, and really have to watch their diet, along with exercise. You would have to do constant glucose blood tests yourself. Look up the American Diabetes Asso website for lots of good information. If you do have it, it needs to be brought under control or the long term consequences could be drastic. Such as losing limbs, stroke, heart attacks, and eye sight loss. It’s nothing to mess with. Take care of yourself…and good luck. QUESTION: blood Sugar levels w/ Type 1 diabetes? If a type 1 diabetic has not taken any insulin in a day and a half, but has beeneating as they would regulary would their blood sugar levels be high or low? And would it be dangerously so? Also, because of the blood sugar level would they light-headed or tired or something like that? Detailed answered are appreciated, thanks in advance. ANSWER: Your blood sugars can become dangerously high, and cause a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). When you do not take your insulin, your body cannot use the sugars in food for energy, so it burns fat instead. When your body uses fats, ketones–an acidic byproduct–are produced. These build up in your bloodstream, and can make you very tired and dizzy. DKA is a serios complication of diabetes, and requires stablization in the ICU. QUESTION: Low blood sugar and anemia during pregnancy? Hi all! I’m 24-25 weeks pregnant and I just got my lab results back for the hemoglobin/hematocrit and glucose tests. It turns out everything is below the normal range: In other words, my hemoglobin count was below normal (the lowestnormal range is 12 and mine was 10.8), the percent (hematocrit) was also low (lowest normal is 36 and mine was 31), and my blood glucose was also below the lowest normal range (it was 68). I know it’s pretty common for a woman to develop anemia during pregnancy, but are my levels too low? And what about my blood sugar? Everyone seems to worry about gestational diabetes (high sugar levels), but what happens when blood sugar levels are low (hypoglycemia)? Is that equally dangerous? I’ve tried researching the glucose question, but everything related to pregnancy seems to go back to gestational diabetes… not my case. I have an appointment with my OB/GYN tomorrow, but I just wanted to get some feedback before then in order to ease my mind. Thanks!!! I have been taking my prenatal vitamins since I found out I was pregnant at 7 weeks. These are supposed to contain the required daily amount of iron for a pregnant woman. However, I read that if you take any iron supplement at the same time asanything that contains calcium, then your body won’t be able to absorb the iron. I’ve been taking my prenatals with my morning coffee w/ milk, so I don’t know if I’ve been cancelling out the iron in the supplement… ANSWER: I have the exact same thing when pregnant. For your anemia, I would recommend chlorofil (sp?) which you can find at the health food store, and maybe even at the regular store. You can take up to 6 a day (they’re small), and they brought my hemoglobin up like nothing else, especially in the last few weeks of pregnancy. They are also much easier on your stomach than the iron pills. The iron can upset your stomach and make you sick. As for the hypoglycemia, I would recommend eating a small protien snack every few hours. Peanut butter with crackers or celery, if you like summer sausage or salami with cheese and crackers. If you feel lightheaded or faint, drink some orange juice. QUESTION: Normal blood sugar levels for a 13 year old girl? I have no diabetes or high bloodsugar, etc, but my dad and my grandpa both do, so, my dad wanted to check my blood sugar, just in case. It read 97 (but this was at like 11:00 p.m. after i ate what i ate for the day.) Basically, can someone please tell me the normal levels for a 13 year old girl? Or any foods i should stay away from so that i don’t get diabetes, high blood sugar, etc.? Also, is 97 too high/low or is it ok? (my dad said it was pretty high) ANSWER: your dad is wrong. 97 is a perfectly normal number, i assure you. normal levels for 13 yr olds are the same as the normal blood sugar levels for everyone else, which are now 70-110 (altho i still go by 80-120). foods you may want to stay away from are extremely sugary things- like regular sodas, cakes, donuts, etc. (altho you can eat/drink these occasionally, but just make sure it’s in moderation). just make sure you’re including fruits and veggies and the recommended grains and meats in your meals. and make sure to include some daily exercise and you shouldbe ok QUESTION: about type 2 diabetes and blood sugar level? i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes just two weeks ago and i have been taking metformin for the last two weeks i cant get my blood sugar level below 7.1 thats 4hrs after eating is this bad i am on a very low carb no sugar diet even though i am not greatly over weight and i excercise every day in the morning it is still over 7.1 what should my blood sugar level be? ANSWER: That’s not fun getting that diagnosis. Stick in there though, Type 2 is NOT a death sentence. You already know that and you also know that’s it’s quite manageable too. Having 7.1, four hours after eating is not bad, especially since you have type 2 but there room for improvement. You should consider testing your sugar at different times, waking, before eating, two hours after eating, before bed and keep a log to see what your baseline is. That way you will know if your improving or not. You do want to keep your blood sugar level to normal ranges aspossible. Remember though, you didn’t develop type 2 within two weeks. It’s going to take longer then two weeks to bring it down. You can do it though. On diet, your avoiding sugar, very wise move. When it comes to your carbs, go for more whole grains and fiber packing foods and stay away from white flour. Don’t be afraid to seek out a dietian, that’s their job. Keep up the daily exercises. That will keep a lid on your blood sugar. Also, if your overweight, you should drop a few pounds, even a modest weight loss will help lower your blood sugar. If your a healthy weight already, maintain your weight, extra body fat will push up that sugar. Manage your blood sugar and nothing will prevent you from having a full, happy, and productive life. QUESTION: What can my dad do to lower his blood sugar (mild case diabetes)? My dad has a level of I think 6.0 of blood sugar levels, when the normal is less than 5.7. So he has been said to have “pre diabetes” so he’s almost gonna get there if hedoesn’t stop his eating habits. My dad drinks a ton of lipton iced teas (and those have a ton of sugar), and a ton of sugary snacks that he just keeps in his car. What are some foods to help bring his blood sugar level back to normal? and what else can he do? ANSWER: There are no foods that lower blood sugar. The best way to avoid blood sugar highs is to avoid raising blood sugar in the first place. The foods that raise blood sugar the most are carbohydrates. All carbohydrates. Diabetes is not just about sugar. Diabetes is an inability to metabolize carbohydrate. So the first line of action is to restrict carbohydrates. The sugary drinks and snacks will have to go. Replace them with low-carb substitutes. Also I’d like to point out there is no such thing as a mild case of diabetes. What’s happening now is that your dad still has enough beta cells left in his pancreas producing insulin that lowers blood sugar. The more carb he eats, the more work those beta cells have to do to metabolizethe carb, and the quicker they are going to burn out and die. Once they die they never ever come back to life. A low carbohydrate diet will go a long way in preserving what beta cell function he has left. QUESTION: Are these blood sugar levels alright? (Gestational diabetes)? Do these levels seem alright? I thought they were a little low .. my doctor said that 2 out of 4 levels were high for my 3 hour GTT and that they weren’t even that “bad” .. but regardless I’ve been diagnosed with GD and I’ve been following the diet fine .. and I only started the diet yesterday .. but do these seem normal? The doctor wants me to stay under 90 for fasting and under 130 an hour after meals. (NOT two hours, one hour!) Day 1 F-81 B-103 L-105 D-91 Day 2 F-92 (2 over my ideal .. not that bad I don’t think!) B-120 L-98 D-111 Just worried .. thanks! pegz64 — no they don’t, my doctor said under 130 an hour after the three big meals (breakfast, lunch, & dinner) .. i think i already said this? & why would Ineed 3-4 times the insulin when I’m not on any insulin in the first place .. ? My doctor’s office said it’s very rare for them to put anyone on insulin .. & I am not on it! ANSWER: if you talk to my doc’s they would say that’s great. here are a few of mine to give another person almost in the same boat as you except type 1 diabetic. also they have me doing pre-meal and post meal one hour after. when there is 2 values that is pre and post F-78 B-88 L- 76/88 D-35/116 day 2 F-88 B-60 L-62/55 D-81/66 they are try to correct my lows but so far no luck .i haven’t got the preggo appetite yet so i have to correct on my own, also i’m on insulin. i would say you are doing just fine keep up the good work. QUESTION: I am 17 weeks pregnant, Gestational Diabetes, Sugar levels dropped?!?!? I am 17 weeks pregnant with my second. My first I had Gestational Diabetes and with this one my glucose levels have already been on the higher end. Doc is pretty sure I will be Insulin dependant again at some pointduring this pregnancy. Yesterday and this morning, however, my blood sugar levels were all around the normal-low range (and I didn’t change anything about what I would normally eat for the day). My before lunch reading was even borderline too low. My question is if this has happened to anyone else with GD, or if this could possibly be an early sign of a miscarrage? I haven’t felt pregnant in a few weeks (mainly because my morning sickness has finally ended, hurrah!) Any stories, or insight would be much apreciated : ) Thank you in advanced : ) ANSWER: I am 16 weeks pregnant, and have had diabetes-type one for 20 years. Although the docs give you a range to be in sometimes your body, the hormones and your organs decide something different, could be based on what you ate or how active you were or could just be your body doing what it wants. A low bloodsugar or an unusual low or high is not a sign of miscarriage, but it is something you shoudl watch more closely for your safety. When ithappens that your bloodsugar is seemingly low for no good reason, test more often and eat more often to assure you are in a comfortable range for you. My advice is just take care of yourself the best that you know how. At this point in your pregnancy the baby is taking care of its own bloodsugars with its own insulin production. Make sure of course that you are keeping it in range, but dont freak over the little highs and lows every once and a while, they are worse for you right now than they are for your baby. Take care of you and your baby will follow. Good Luck! I’ve been there for 20 years pregnant or not, it is not fun. I hope you don’t have to take insulin injections, but no matter what you are doing fine. Not to worry. Congrats and Good Luck! QUESTION: if you have type 1 diabetes. what is the danger: low blood sugar or high blood sugar? and if you are getting a blood test to found out if you do have type 1 diabetes would the test results be high or low for the sugar levels?ANSWER: Both are dangerous. Low blood sugar has immediate (1 – 6 hour range) consequences: dizziness, fainting, and yes, eventually brain damage and death. High blood sugar tends to take longer to have an effect. In the mid range (6 hours – 1 week), it can result in feeling slightly crappy and generally involves things like minor exhaustion, thrist, and excessive urination. These are the “traditional” symptoms of diabetes, and when you’re diagnosed, its more likely you’d experience these symptoms. Long term (years), high blood sugar can result in damage to the eyes, kidneys, heart, and extremities, since sugar build up impedes blood flow in the capillary beds or blocks filtration in the kidneys. Ketones are the biggest immediate danger with high blood sugar. which occur when the body consumes fats and amino acids from proteins to provide fuel for the cell because sugar is not readily available. In diabetics, this usually happens because of a lack of insulin. Ketones result instarvation symptoms, which can include excessive weight loss. However, they generally causes nausea/vomiting by making the blood acidic, heart arrhythmia, excessive body heat, dizziness and exhaustion. QUESTION: I have gestational diabetes and I am having a hard time lowering my fasting blood sugar levels help please? Does anyone know how to lower these levels. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone has a clue. ANSWER: diet? grapefruit in the morning with oatmeal and dry seven grain bread. turkey chicken or salads the rest of the day. don’t eat too late- stop eating at least 3 hours before bed. no sugars or dairy or bread for a while. oh yeah and good exercises every day any form of exertion will do. drink tons of water. i dont have diabetes … but your doctor should be able to tell you ways to lower it. QUESTION: What sould a diabetes 1 person eat if there blood surgar level is too low? My brother has diabetes 1 and he tells me sugar will help him get his sugar level back up when itis too low. The problem is he also has some liver damage. I told him I think fruit juice may be better than cake and chocolate bars.So what should he take when his blood sugar level is too low and would honey be a good thing for him. ANSWER: Milk. It will raise the blood sugar enough without spiking it like fruit juices do. QUESTION: i have diabetes type 1. every so often when i have a low blood sugar, i eat unconsciously.? like i eat an EXCESSIVE amount of sweets such as: chocolate, ice cream, peanut butter, milk, sweetly condensed milk, etc. what exactly causes this? is it an anxiety attack? its completely unconsciously and before i even check my blood sugar level to find out im low. the reason i know im low is because of the symptoms. ive had diabetes 10 years now. ANSWER: I have the EXACT same problem. I’ve started taking the normal 15-20 carbs that I need to come up then drinking a Diet Mountain Dew (I know, it sounds crazy). I usually hate Diet Mountain Dew but it’s great whenI’m low. It makes me feel that the carbs are still going in because it’s so sweet, but since it has no carbs it won’t make my blood sugar go up (as I’m sure, you probably know). By doing it, I’m distracted until my level actually comes up and the cravings subside. I hope this helps! QUESTION: I have type 2 diabetes and my fasting blood sugar levels are over 200? I am taking 17 units of Lantus at night plus 2500 mg of Glucophage during the day. I can control my sugars during the day with diet and medication, but something happens while I am sleeping. I am not eating alot at bedtime and what I do eat is low in sugars & carbs. Usually fruit/veggies & peanut butter. Right now, my Doctor & Diabetic Educator think it is all hormonal and not much I can do to control it. We have tried alot of different medication combos but so far nothing helps. Anyone else have this problem and what has helped? ANSWER: You have something called “dawn phenomenon”. It is actually quite common. What actuallyhappens is that your blood sugar drops during the night and your body tries to combat it by raising the blood sugar level. Talk to your doctor about increasing the Lantus and adding a light bedtime snack to carry you over. If the doctor doesn’t know about this factor, you may need to seek the advice of another diabetes professional. QUESTION: Will low blood sugar levels harm my baby – 33 weeks pregnant? Last week I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and saw the diabetic midwife. I’ve been testing my blood 4 times a day and on a couple of occasions the level before a meal has been low. Before meals the level should be between 4.0 – 5.5 and one day it was 3.9 and today it was 3.7. Is this harmful to my baby? I’ve got another appointment on Monday ANSWER: QUESTION: if diabetes is a high blood sugar level through hyperglycemia? what condition do you have if your blood sugar level is low? ANSWER: Hypoglycaemia is a condition where the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood drops below acertain point – about 3.0mmol/l. This causes a number of symptoms such as dizziness, sweating and fatigue that usually go away 10 to 15 minutes after eating sugar. What causes hypoglycaemia? Insulin is normally produced in the pancreas and helps the body’s cells absorb glucose from the blood: After a meal the glucose level rises after a meal to about 7-10mmol/l. One to two hours later, the glucose level starts dropping again. By the next meal, the glucose level is back to normal: about 4-5mmol/l. The insulin level in the blood has also returned to normal. Term watch A ‘hypo’ is the short name given to episodes of low blood sugar. Hypoglycaemic episodes (hypos) can be caused by: over-treatment – the dose of insulin or diabetes tablets is set too high or you accidentally take too much. mismatched calorie intake versus demand – this happens when your body needs energy but can’t get it from your calorie intake ie if you eat less than usual or exercise more. alcohol – alcoholic drinks tendto lower the blood sugar. What happens during a hypo? You can experience some or all of the following symptoms: Did you know? Hypoglycaemic episodes are categorised as: mild – you can manage these episodes alone. serious – you’ll need help from others, such as a family member or doctor. paleness shaking perspiration a feeling of weakness rapid heartbeat hunger agitation difficulty concentrating irritability fatigue blurred vision temporary loss of consciousness confusion convulsions coma. Most people do get some warning that hypoglycaemia is happening. But for some, hypoglycaemia may cause few or none of the milder symptoms before the start of sudden unconsciousness or convulsions – particularly if you’ve had diabetes for many years. Caution The aim of diabetes treatment is to have as near normal levels of blood sugar as possible. Deliberately running higher glucose levels should only be done on a doctor’s advice. This means loss of consciousness can occur without warning. To avoidthis, you are advised to: maintain a higher level of glucose in the blood measure your blood sugar level more frequently. How is a diagnosis made? Diagnosis is made by measuring the blood sugar level with a glucose meter. A glucose level below 3.0mmol/l indicates hypoglycaemia. Some people experience symptoms when their blood sugar level is higher than this – eg at 4.0mmol/l. Hypos can’t be detected with urine tests for glucose. How is hypoglycaemia treated? Did you know? If you use insulin, your blood sugar level is: highest 1-2 hours after a meal lowest 3-4 hours after a meal. Mild hypoglycaemia is treated by drinking or eating about 10-20g sugar, eg in the form of sweetened juice, milk or glucose tablets. In the case of a more serious hypo, an ambulance should be called. The paramedic will then give glucose intravenously or glucagon (GlucaGen) (a glucose-increasing hormone) is injected into a muscle. Your partner and other family members can also be taught to give glucagoninjections at home. A glucagon kit can then be provided so if you suffer several hypos with unconsciousness, immediate treatment is available. In this way, a hospital visit can be avoided. If you experience hypos repeatedly, you should measure blood sugar level four times a day. This allows you to adjust your insulin and know when you need a snack. What can I do about hypoglycaemia? Be familiar with the warning symptoms of hypoglycaemia. This way, you can get treatment quickly. When in doubt, measure your blood sugar levels. Always carry sugar – preferably glucose in a rapidly-absorbed form such as glucose tablets. Measure glucose levels regularly. How often depends on your lifestyle – it’s something that a combination of practical experience and expert advice will determine. It can vary from one or two readings a week to several readings a day. Knowing how your blood sugar levels change with various activities means you can adjust your level of insulin and minimise the risk of a hypo.Follow the dietician’s advice and maintain regular eating habits. Some people experience symptoms of a hypo just before a main meal. To avoid this, have snacks between meals to prevent sugar levels dropping too steeply. Take care when exercising: exercise lowers glucose levels in the blood. You can counter this by taking less insulin than usual beforehand or by eating more before, during or just after exercise. Carry an identity card that lets others know you have diabetes. At night For many people with diabetes, a low blood sugar level during the night is a big problem because you can sleep through it. If you wake up with a headache and feel unusually irritable, measure your blood sugar at about 3am. Lower your risk of a hypo by measuring blood sugar at 10pm or 11pm. If it’s below 8mmol/l, eat a snack. Alcohol lowers the blood sugar just like insulin – so avoid alcoholic binges. After drinking a lot of alcohol or dancing, eat a snack before going to bed. In the long term Normally,hypoglycaemia is easily treatable. A few mild episodes in a week are not harmful. It starts to become dangerous only when the glucose level keeps dropping below acceptable limits – the brain’s only source of energy is glucose. QUESTION: health low blood Sugar in a high blood Sugar family? My mom and 5 other siblings have high blood sugar Diabetes I on the other hand have several times felt weak dizzy shaky confused like i was gonna pass out and trow up. Two times it was around my mom so she checked my sugar level and it was 54 then 42 on two different occasions but it has only happened 20 times in 21 years. I have had sugar test at docs but it was fine but I also felt fine.What do I do? ANSWER: I would think it could be pre-diabetes.. my mom had it for years.. she would always tell me that if she passed out that her blood sugar was low but didn’t have diabetes. Now about 5 years ago she was diagnosed with Type 1.. I was diagnosed with it 7 years ago, but would have low blood sugars fora couple months before I started having high blood sugars. Go to an endocrin doctor and explain to him, he may want to start you on a diet because diabetes runs in your family. QUESTION: Can type 2 diabetes be cured if it is still at a low blood sugar level with change in diet and exercise? ANSWER: Cured would be the wrong word to use in this statement. But having the right diet and exercising routinely will make your diabetes more manageable. Achieving this, your body would not be so dependent on more insulin. Once it is controlled (may take at least a month to prove this), you may not need to monitor your blood sugar as much. You should contact your doctor before taking these kind of steps. QUESTION: Does coffee really reduce blood sugar levels? I heard that coffee reduces blood sugar. Is that true? Also, at what age(s) is someone more prone to Type 1 vs Type 2 diabetes? Is there any way to tell the difference aside from needing insulin between the two? And, finally, is it diabeteswhen you have low blood sugar too? ANSWER: coffee does not reduce blood sugar levels QUESTION: Post meal blood sugar level? Hi, I’m 19 and Few members of my family have diabetes. I’ve been getting some symptons like, constant thirst, tiredness and the occasional shakes. I took a diabetes blood sugar level after I’d eaten breakfast, lunch, crisps and a packet of sweets – it read at exactly 4. My aunt a diabetes sufferer told me this was low post meal. What are the normal levels for non diabetics? Thankyou in advance ANSWER: Post-Meal Blood Sugar (Postprandial) Independent of what they eat, the blood sugar of a truly normal person is: Under 120 mg/dl (6.6 mmol/L) one or two hours after a meal. Most normal people are under 100 mg/dl (5.5 mmol/L) two hours after eating. You are perfect. Not to worry! Just include a low carb intake and daily exercise. Take care Tin QUESTION: Low in Vitamin D and calcium but have high cholesterol and high blood sugar level? What foods can help me with mycalcium and vitamin D, but not worsen my cholesterol and sugar level? I haven’t been diagnosed with diabetes but recently been told my blood has a high sugar level. ANSWER: Hi Fruity Pebbles Great question! Vitamin D deficiency is very common and is related to cholesterol and sugar/insulin control. Getting enough of it should help improve the conditions you describe. I’m including some sites for more detailed information. Here are a couple links to books you can take a peek inside: And links to some great sites on related dietary changes: I hope this helps some! Good luck!
