Question 1

is it true that 5 grams of table sugar will not raise your blood glucose level? (assuming nothing else consumed with it--just the 5 g of sugar)

Accepted Answer

Sugar: 42 M:  Is it true that 5 grams of table sugar will not raise your blood glucose level? (Assuming nothing else consumed with it--just the 5 g of sugar) ANS: This will depend on how large you are but not likely to increase BS. Easy to test in you. Let us know.

Question 2

what should my blood glucose/ blood sugar be at?

Accepted Answer

70-99mg/dl fasting: Normal blood sugars are between 70-100mg/dl when you are in a fasting state (at least 8hrs).  Diabetes is present when the number hits 126mg/dl in the fasting state.  When the sugars fall in between these ranges (100-125), this would be considered impaired fasting glucose or pre-diabetes (borderline diabetes).

Question 3

will 4 grams of sugar affect fasting blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

Do you have diabetes: If you have diabetes the more sugar you take the higher your blood sugar is likely to be.

If you don't have diabetes it is likely that 4 grams of sugar won't affect your diabetes.

Why are you taking 4 grams of sugar?
Are you really weighing it?

Question 4

at fasting blood glucose is 4.75 taken sugar after 2 hours then glucose is 4.74?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Both levels are normal.  Blood sugar levels can remain very stable no matter what you eat when you have a normal pancreas.

Question 5

does grape cause blood sugar spike? why some say it helps to regulate blood sugar and is good for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Grapes can spike blood sugar especially if not followed by sufficient exercise. Red grape pomace, however,  which is the left over grapes seeds and skins  from wine making,  given before a  starchy meal inhibits the rise in  blood sugar by inhibiting  the enzyme Alpha glucosidase.  It also is high in healthful anti-oxidants.

Question 6

i am diabetic since 5 years,for the last 5 years  my fasting  blood glucose in between 125-134 mg/dl and my  blood sugar level two hours after eati?

Accepted Answer

Excellent: It appears that you keep diabetes under excellent control
Do you check your Hemoglobin A1C  yearly.

Question 7

any truth to the claim that consuming more fat, include trans fat, and little/no sugar will bring blood glucose level to normal range?  exercise too.

Accepted Answer

Don't get your life: With diabetes, you need to be monitored closely as you experiment. Don't expect miraculous results from swapping calories from one group to another. It's much more to your credit that you're exercising, and this will be a huge help to you -- as will simply being pro-active about your health. Best wishes.

Question 8

i tested my blood sugar this morning and yesterday using a friend's blood glucose test and my blood sugar before eating came up 6.3 and the day before 5.9 does this mean i am prediabetes?

Accepted Answer

No: A blood sugar of 7.8 to 11 is considered prediabetic. Your readings were normal.

Question 9

the  sweetener  erythritol, does this have any effect on blood glucose level as sugar will?

Accepted Answer

Sugar substitute: It is known as a sugar alcohol an artificial sweetener commonly used in low-sugar and sugar-free foods. Should not raise sugar levels.

Question 10

i ate two pounds of red grapes today is that bad? my last blood sugar check was hba1c of 5.6 and glucose of 83!

Accepted Answer

Okay: Not a good idea to over do even good food.
Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

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Do grapes raise blood sugar

A member asked:

Is it true that 5 grams of table sugar will not raise your blood glucose level? (assuming nothing else consumed with it--just the 5 g of sugar)

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What should my blood glucose/ blood sugar be at?

A member asked:

Will 4 grams of sugar affect fasting blood glucose?

A member asked:

At fasting blood glucose is 4.75 taken sugar after 2 hours then glucose is 4.74?

A member asked:

Does grape cause blood sugar spike? why some say it helps to regulate blood sugar and is good for diabetes?

A member asked:

I am diabetic since 5 years,for the last 5 years my fasting blood glucose in between 125-134 mg/dl and my blood sugar level two hours after eati?

A member asked:

Any truth to the claim that consuming more fat, include trans fat, and little/no sugar will bring blood glucose level to normal range? exercise too.

A member asked:

I tested my blood sugar this morning and yesterday using a friend's blood glucose test and my blood sugar before eating came up 6.3 and the day before 5.9 does this mean i am prediabetes?

A member asked:

The sweetener erythritol, does this have any effect on blood glucose level as sugar will?

A member asked:

I ate two pounds of red grapes today is that bad? my last blood sugar check was hba1c of 5.6 and glucose of 83!

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