Question 1

my glucose levels are currently between 196 to 257 in the last week. should i call my doctor?

Accepted Answer

Call: If you have been having very normal sugars and suddenly they increase it is important to look for a cause.  Often this is a precursor to an infection in the body somewhere or another increase in stress on the body.  Certainly eating habits can cause this to change suddenly as well.

Question 2

what is good glucose level?

Accepted Answer

It depends: In general, for someone without diabetes, a normal sugar, or glucose, level is 65-99.  For someone with diabetes, a typical target range might be 80-120.  However, for many people with diabetes, there might be reasons to have a different target range.

Question 3

what id normal glucose level?

Accepted Answer

Glucose level: Normal glucose levels are typically between 80 and 120.

Question 4

how can i lower my glucose level?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes?: Following with a diabetes team would be optimal which would include your physician, a diabetes nurse educator, and registered dietician.  Lifestyle modification is a must and involves changing diet, exercise, and healthy sleep. These guidelines are well-outlined in diabetes management so following with a trained team will always be to your advantage.

Question 5

glucose level 157, should i be alarm?

Accepted Answer

Glucose: is this when you wake up and you are fasting. if so this is a reasonable number. however, if you are concerned that you have a lot of elevated readings go to your PCP. get a A1C level to check if you have diabetes.

Question 6

what should a normal glucose level be?

Accepted Answer

Can be anything: Fasting from a vein should be 100 or less. Two hours or more after a meal it should be less than 130-140.  A glucose above 200 at any time suggests diabetes. It is common to have glucoses as low as the mid 60's and be totally normal if you're healthy.  Get a post meal or fasting with a hga1c if you're really concerned. Don't trust finger stick values. Check w/diabetes. Org for more info.

Question 7

what help me to lower my glucose level?

Accepted Answer

Diet and exercise: Reduce carbohydrates and exercise more.

Question 8

anyone know what is a normal glucose level?

Accepted Answer

There is a range: The normal range varies for fasting and post food intake values.
It is best to check it fasting and that level should be between 60mg to 90mg.
If it is over 100mg, it is high and requires further monitoring. Diabetics have a level above 125mg/dl.

Question 9

what should i do when my glucose level is high?

Accepted Answer

: How high? If you are diabetic, you need to be evaluated. Usually it takes a combination of diet and medications to manage elevated blood glucose.

Question 10

is a glucose level of 46 of any concern at all?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is too low it should be higher. There are many reasons for glucose to be low. The most common one would be diabetic medicine, then general illness, liver problems, or poor diet if this is happening consistently you should see your doctor.

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