Question 1

blood prick test for glucose levels, is it possible to get hiv if they accidentally re-used the lancet/device?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: It is possible to get HIV from reused needles, but almost completely impossible to reuse a lancet that we use for fingersticks for blood testing - the needle retracts and we have to throw it away after one use.

Question 2

what can i do to improve my blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Best advice is to: Form a plan with a doctor and dietician: diet, exercise, and medication.  Not a do-it-yourself project.

Question 3

how can i keep my blood glucose levels under control?

Accepted Answer

Complex Carbohydrate: Focus on 5 to 6 small meals a day composed of protein & complex carbohydrates. Avoid simple sugars. Most importantly exercise --- it will make your muscles more sensitive to Insulin & they will take up any excess sugar from the blood stream.

Question 4

what is a normal fluctuation for blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

70-120 mg/dl: For people without diabetes, according to experts, blood sugar levels should be: between 70 and 120 mg/ dl.

Question 5

how can i increase my blood glucose levels if i have to fast?

Accepted Answer

Glucose infusion: You could infuse glucose via an iv.  If your fast allows it, you can drink a sugary beverage.  If you are fasting for a particular medical test, check with your doctor to see what is permissible.

Question 6

does caffeine impact blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A little: Caffeine can cause a small but detectable rise in blood glucose, particularly if you have diabetes.

Question 7

do high blood glucose levels mean i have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

As a definition -yes: Consistently elevated blood sugar levels do indicate diabetes.  If your overweight/obese, gained weight recently, have family history of diabetes, you are at increased risk - you need to see your family doctor for some fasting lab work - where they will check fasting blood sugar along with possibly a hemoglobin a1c% - which gives an idea what your average blood sugars have been for the last 3-4 mo.

Question 8

can pain increase blood glucose levels in diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Pain + emotions, yes: For some diabetic patients, significant pain (and/or emotional changes) can raise their glucose levels. In these people, it is recommended that they monitor their glucose levels more carefully during these episodes, to determine need for adjusting medication doses. Pain and emotions can increase the hormones cortisol and epinephrine, which both can raise glucose levels.

Question 9

when must i monitor my blood glucose levels so often?

Accepted Answer

Varies: How often to check your blood sugar depends on how you are using that information.  If you are adjusting your Insulin based on blood sugars, you need to test a minimum of before each meal; you may also need to test after some meals to evaluate the effectiveness of the mealtime doses.

Question 10

do blood glucose levels affect one's ability to focus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both high or low bs can affect your ability to focus.

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