Q: how is it possible that my blood sugar high when i haven't eaten?

Insulin deficiency: Even for people with type 2 dm, relative Insulin deficiency is the reason blood sugars go up. When fasting, your body has to be able to respond to the Insulin you make in order to stop the liver from making its own supply of glucose. If one is Insulin resistant or has undertreated type 1/type 2 dm, there isn't enough Insulin to turn the liver's glucose production down- it causes hi fasting sugar.

Q: can you please tell me how low blood sugar & high blood sugar differ?

Clarify the question: Your question does not make sense. The results of the test. One value is below normal and the other is above normal.

Question 1

what emotions can make your blood sugar high?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: I'm not sure if there's any official link between certain emotions and elevated blood sugar.

What we do know is that , cortisol is a stress hormone that elevates blood sugar.

When i say stress, it really means more physical stress (like starvation? ) . But it's certainly possible even emotional stress can affect cortisol.

Question 2

for what reasons was my random blood sugar high?

Accepted Answer

I don't know how: High it was, but if it was at least 200, it's likely you have diabetes. If you're overweight, you most likely are Insulin resistant and could have progressed into prediabetes or even full diabetes. Check w/your doctor and begin a program of dietary restriction, exercise and weight loss.

Question 3

how do you keep your blood sugar high without eating?

Accepted Answer

Not enough insulin: We all store glucose (sugar) in our liver.  Normally, when we have eaten, we put out Insulin that tells the liver that it does not need to release the glucose that has been stored.  However, a patient with diabetes who is deficient in Insulin will not have adequate Insulin to do this, so the liver will continue to put out glucose even though the blood sugar is high/.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: blood sugar high?

Accepted Answer

See below: If blood sugar levels remain too high the body suppresses appetite over the short term. Long-term hyperglycemia causes many of the long-term health problems including heart disease, eye, kidney, and nerve damage.
 
The most common cause of hyperglycemia is diabetes. When diabetes is the cause, physicians typically recommend an anti-diabetic medication as treatment.

Question 5

how do i know if my blood sugar high or low?

Accepted Answer

Lab testing: Fasting blood sugars can be obtained in a lab after an 8-12 hour fast.  Post-prandial blood sugars are those which are obtained about 2 hours from the last meal or with a glucose tolerance test.

Question 6

what types of food will keep my blood sugar high?

Accepted Answer

Sugar: Any food which has high content of carbohydrates will increase blood sugar but make sure to check one do not have diabetes.

Question 7

why would diet mountain dew make my blood sugar high?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't.: I would look for other reasons why your blood sugar is high, such as 'hidden' carbohydrates in fruits, juices, and starches.

Question 8

what is the level for low blood sugar & high blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Normal sugar levels: For children and non-pregnant adults, normal blood sugar (glucose) level is considered <100 mg/dl in fasting morning state, and <140 mg/dl after a meal. Anything above these levels is considered either pre-diabetes (fasting 100-125, post-meal 140-199) or diabetes mellitus (fasting >=126, post-meal >=200 mg/dl). Low blood sugar varies depending on person, but typically is considered <60-70 mg/dl.

Question 9

how is it possible that my blood sugar high when i haven't eaten?

Accepted Answer

Insulin deficiency: Even for people with type 2 dm, relative Insulin deficiency is the reason blood sugars go up.  When fasting, your body has to be able to respond to the Insulin you make in order to stop the liver from making its own supply of glucose. If one is Insulin resistant or has undertreated type 1/type 2 dm, there isn't enough Insulin to turn the liver's glucose production down- it causes hi fasting sugar.

Question 10

can you please tell me how low blood sugar & high blood sugar differ?

Accepted Answer

Clarify the question: Your question does not make sense. The results of the test. One value is below normal and the other is above normal.

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