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

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 3

my blood sugar is 3.7 ?

Accepted Answer

Glucose 3.7 mmoles/l: Your glucose of 3.7 mmoles/l is low. Are you diabetic (d) on medications (m)? If the answer is "yes" speak to the physician who is treating you about cutting back the dose of the medicine you are taking. If you are not d not on m, see an endocrinologist to get answer to your question and a plan for treatment. Good luck.

Question 4

what are the warning signs or symptoms that my blood sugars are too high?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: There are many signs symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst, urinating frequently, weight loss, weakness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and others.

Question 5

my blood sugar is 12mmol/ml please what is the implications?

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Value is twice: Normal, which means you have diabetes and need to see your doctor for education, evaluation, medication, diet, exercise, weight loss, monitoring, prevention and control.

Question 6

how can i lower my blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Elevated glucose: Watching simple carbs and doing more physical exercise would help. However if these measures are not enough, one may need medications if glucose stays significantly elevated especially in diabetics.

Question 7

how do i check my blood sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

Doctor: It is important to check fasting blood/plasma glucose.  You should eat a normal diet and be fasting for at-least 8 hours.  You should have your doctor arrange a test at a reputable lab. Blood/plasma glucose levels drop on storage of blood, so blood should be tested immediately.  Finger stick tests with glucometers are not comparable to plasma glucose done is a lab.

Question 8

how do i reduce my blood sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

Diet/exercise: And weight loss will work naturally if you have type 2 diabetes. Otherwise your doctor will need to prescribe appropriate medication.

Question 9

how do i lower my blood sugar quickly?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Generally, my controlling dietary intake of sugar and carbohydrates.  Water will also reduce blood sugar.  But you shouldn't try to rapidly drop blood sugar because this can cause electrolyte problems which are dangerous to kidneys and the heart.  Also, rapid decrease of blood sugar can cause damage to the brain.

Question 10

how i can reduce my blood sugar level?

Accepted Answer

Elevated glucose: Watching simple carbs and doing more physical exercise would help. However if these measures are not enough, one may need medications if glucose stays significantly elevated especially in diabetics.

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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?

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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?

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My blood sugar is 3.7 ?

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What are the warning signs or symptoms that my blood sugars are too high?

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My blood sugar is 12mmol/ml please what is the implications?

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How can i lower my blood sugar?

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How do i lower my blood sugar quickly?

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