Question 1

can hemodialysis affect blood glucose level?

Accepted Answer

Hemodialysis: Hemodialysis really should not affect your blood sugars. Insulin will last longer in your blood stream as kidneys fail so often Insulin requirements decrease with worsening kidney function. Peritoneal dialysis (where the fluid uses is high is dextrose aka sugar) can raise blood sugar levels.

Question 2

hi, i have read of 150 in blood glucose levels before fasting and 180 after fasting. i don't use any drugs now, how to reduce by blood glucose level naturally?

Accepted Answer

: High blood sugar can be reduced by exercising regularly, minimize your carb intake, choosing foods with a low glycemic index, getting enough quality sleep to name a few. Read more here:

ref: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/15-ways-to-lower-blood-sugar#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2

Question 3

how can i measure my own blood glucose level?

Accepted Answer

Needs education: Someone expert needed to show you practically and ask you to do it in front of him/her. Attending diabetic classes with education is very helpful. Also machines are different and education on each of those can be different.

Question 4

can you please define high blood glucose level?

Accepted Answer

Anything above norma: Anything above normal. Diabetes is diagnosed by a glucose above 200 at any time or situation; a fasting (no food for 8 hours or more) greater than 100; a two hour post-meal glucose greater than 130-140. All of these are blood drawn in a lab, not finger sticks. An hba1c test of 6.5 or greater is also diagnostic for diabetes. For more info go to diabetes.Org.

Question 5

what does a blood glucose level of 93% indicate?

Accepted Answer

Hba1c: If you're referring to a hba1c of 9.3% this is compatible with poorly controlled diabetes.  Please discuss with your doctor.

Question 6

i need to know what's an acceptable blood glucose level?

Accepted Answer

70 to 100: A normal fasting blood glucose range for a non-diabetic adult is 70-100 mg/dl.

Question 7

is a resting blood glucose level of 115 bad?

Accepted Answer

No: It depends on the time the blood sugar was checked after your meal. Normal blood sugar in a non diabetic should be between 70 - 100mg/dl and 1 to 2 hours after a meal should be less than 100. Morning levels should also be below 100mg/dl

Question 8

can death result from low blood glucose level?

Accepted Answer

Yes : It isn't common, but it can happen particularly among those on anti diabetic agents, especially insulin. Certain metabolic disorders and specific hormone deficiencies can make some more prone to hypoglycemia. There are also other reasons.

Question 9

how to increase blood glucose level and run well?

Accepted Answer

Some simple steps: A fueling strategy to optimize running requires focusing on 3 parts. Prior to the run, make sure you are eating enough carbs by including complex carbs in your diet. During a run of longer than an hour, consider refueling with gels, sports drink, or any other source of simple sugar (jelly beans). Within 30 min of finishing, refuel. Chocolate milk is the right mix of carb and protein.

Question 10

what are the causes of a low blood glucose level?

Accepted Answer

Increase Insulin: People with diabetes have increase tendency for hypo glycemia specially if they do not eat regularly after taking their medication. Overdose of Insulin or other diabetes medications. Tumor of pencreas causing over secretion of insuline.

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