Question 1

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 2

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 3

i took a nap & i woke up dizzy i measured blood glucose level it was 42.i took sugar, but does this means that i have hypoglycemia awareness? & shouldn't my body wake me up at level of 60?

Accepted Answer

: The more time your blood sugar gets low, the less your body is aware that it is low. If you have diabetes, that is a problem when your body is not aware that it is low.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

how does  glucagon affect blood sugar levels in diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Goes up when needed!: Glucagon is known as a 'counter-regulatory' hormone.  This means it counteracts another hormone's action.  In this case, glucagon works to help release glucose from the liver.  This is very imporant between meals, when a steady supply of glucose is neeed for the body's ongoing needs.  It also helps when a hypoglycemic reaction is occurring, helps bring glucose to the rescue from the liver.

Question 7

can stress affect blood sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

It can make: It slightly  higher for a short period of time. Over the long run, however, stress makes you pay less attention to your diet and exercise and medication regimen -- often leading to weight gain and higher sugars.

Question 8

how does sulfamethoxazole (smx-smz-tmp) affect blood sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: No, but the infection you're taking it for can elevate your blood sugar if you have diabetes. The antibiotic will help bring your sugar back to where it was, if it treats the infection correctly.

Question 9

can having a peptic ulcer affect your blood sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress or illness of any sort can affect blood glucose levels. If someone has diabetes already and gets an ulcer, the ulcer might lead to changes in diet that can also affect blood sugar regulation.

Question 10

i normally wake up with a blood sugar level of 7.2mmol/l . is this normal? i don't take any medicine nor sugar. advise.

Accepted Answer

Elevated: A glucose of 7.2 mmol/li (129 mg/dl) is elevated.  If it is consistently in this range it is consistent with diabetes.  I would encourage you to see your primary physician to discuss this.  The abnormality is mild and could likely be treated with diet and exercise.

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I took a nap & i woke up dizzy i measured blood glucose level it was 42.i took sugar, but does this means that i have hypoglycemia awareness? & shouldn't my body wake me up at level of 60?

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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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How does glucagon affect blood sugar levels in diabetes?

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I normally wake up with a blood sugar level of 7.2mmol/l . is this normal? i don't take any medicine nor sugar. advise.

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