hsmom Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I went to the dr end of last month he did a blood sugar test on me and said it was 79. Also that he was worried it was so low. But doing some online reading that tends to fall in the normal range. Or am I reading wrong. Well he has me checking it off and on. The highest I have been is 166 the lowest being 76. Usually it stays in the high 70's to the low 90's. Only once was it up high. So my question is, is this a normal range? What is considered low and what is considered high? Thank you for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 79 is a normal fasting or pre-meal level. Having most blood sugar measurements fall between 70 and 100 is not worrisome at all. It is completely normal. Do you recall the details of that 166? What had you eaten, and how much time was there between eating and testing? If your doctor is still concerned, ask for a hemoglobin A1C measurement. That gives you a rough idea of your average blood sugar level over the past 3 months. It should put to rest any worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 It was 3 hours after eating mid day when I hit that 166. He told me to test after eating, before, and many different times during the day. So, that one was a non fasting. I was thinking my numbers were perfectly normal also. I will have him do a A1C. Thank you for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 When testing I wait about 4 hours after eating sometimes I still get in the mid 70's, or when fasting I get in the mid 70's it really doesn't matter much. Now my higher levels are less then 4 hours after eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hmm...that surprises me. 166 three hours after eating is not normal for a non-diabetic. By then you should be well under 120. However, your other numbers don't suggest a problem. In the future, anytime you get a really odd reading, be sure to use a second strip to verify. Sometimes if the strip is not filled just right, you can get a really wacky number. In case you weren't given any guidance, typical times to measure include first thing in the morning, 1 hour after eating, 2 hours after eating, before/after exercise, and just before bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Thank you for that. I will note those times and try them to get better readings. I was thinking that was a way wacky number. Next time I will test again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 But don't go nuts and take all those measurements every day. Just take a couple and go get that A1C. Your fingers will thank you. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 If you're getting a really high # make sure you wash your hands before retesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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