thread: Anyone who can tell me about blood sugar levels?

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  1. #1
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    Dec 2008
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    Is the relative diabetic?

    My DH is diabetic and he has a smaller range. He has to stay under 6.

  2. #2
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    Jan 2006
    Port Macquarie, NSW
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    If you're not diabetic, then your blood sugar will stay pretty constant even between meals.

  3. #3
    BellyBelly Member

    Oct 2008
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    Your BSL should be under 7 from 1 to 2 hours after eating or drinking. Lots of things can affect your BSL though - if you had any substance on your finger when you did the test, it can mix with your blood and cause a higher reading.

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    Aug 2008
    Ouiinslano
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    7's not really a big deal. If you were diabetic, then 7.1 reading 3 hours after a meal is a bit of a concern - but it also depends what the meal was. If it were over 10, I'd be worried.

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    Jan 2009
    pakenham, victoria
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    i would give my right arm for a reading of 7!!!!!!
    between 4-8 is totally normal, and yeh make sure u have clean hands when u test and remember that stress levels can also affect your reading.
    Keep an eye on it and go see ur GP if your concerned

  6. #6
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    Jan 2009
    pakenham, victoria
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    i would give my right arm for a reading of 7!!!!!!
    between 4-8 is totally normal, and yeh make sure u have clean hands when u test and remember that stress levels can also affect your reading.
    Keep an eye on it and go see ur GP if your concerned
    I remember my gp saying that anything over 11 is concidered a diabetes diagnosis