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Normal blood sugar ranges?
I have some symptoms that lead me to believe I might be pre-diabetic (thirsty ALL the time--drank 10 glasses of water yesterday and I'm STILL thirsty. I also get shaky in the morning if I wait too long to eat). So I've been doing some research, and I've bought a blood glucose meter. I've done three tests so far. One after I ate dinner last night (like half hour later) and two this morning after a 9 hour fast. This mornings readings were 117 and a few minutes later 107. The one after dinner last night was 107 as well.
My question... I've been looking up question around YA and I'm find some conflicting information. What exactly are the normal glucose levels? Am I within range or should I talk to my doctor anyway?
Being thirsty all the time is only something that's popped up in the last few days, BTW.
thank you. Yes, I'm in the US...
8 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
normal is 70-120....but each body is different. I am diabetic and if my blood sugar is 90, i start to shake. I feel good when it is around 120...
- Anonymous5 years ago
The "normal" blood sugar range goes from anywhere from 70 to 150. That is what I've always been going by, and have kept my blood sugar under control most of the time. Usually, I feel low/hypoglycemia if I am under 100. Remember, blood sugar for diabetics are different than for non-diabetics, because there is a wider range of control. As for pregnancy, I'm sorry, but I do not know the answer to this, because personally I can never get pregnant, cause I'm male haha(; I suggest your ask your doctor about pregnancy topics.
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- 1 decade ago
There are two measuring standards that are used. there is a conversion rate between the two but I do not know what it is. Your readings are either extremely high, or you are using a USA made meter. Normal ranges are 2-3 fasting, and about 6 after a meal. I am an insulin dependant diabetic and my readings are usually between 12 and 20. You normally get the shakes with low sugar levels. High levels make you very tired, and may affect your eyesight. Exercise , like running will reduce your readings by about 2 per half hour or so. You having the same readings before and after meals suggests that you are not diabetic and aresimply using a foreign meter which is calibrated in a different way to those used in Australia. Having tested your glucose level, you know it is a simple and almost painless procedure. See a doctor and have him test you, but take in your meter and strips as he may not have one, in which case a sample of your blood will need to be sent away to a pathologist for testing.
Source(s): I am diabetic. - 1 decade ago
all your readings are in the normal range for the average person but if after waiting 8hrs after a meal and the reading goes into the red mark range then you will have good reason to be concerned.But if you drank any juice or sugary drinks then you need wait 1to2hrs to see sugar go down.The amount of water you are drinking is really not that much for a whole day we need drink at least half gallon a day for normal exercises and more if we work where we sweat aloe. .
- 5 years ago
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The diet plan really should be made up of plenty of fiber and also wholesome foods. Eat four to 6 meals/snacks spread equally throughout a day. Commence doing exercises routinely. Supplements could help too. Flax oil, daily multivitamin, bitter melon, garlic, onion, and stevia might help.
