Q: need help. is 212 a high blood sugar level?

Yes: A fasting blood sugar above 100 mg/dl is high.

Question 1

does high blood sugar affect blood alcohol levels?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Amount of alcohol consumed affects bal.

Question 2

does blood sugar levels affect blood alcohol levels?

Accepted Answer

The other way: Alcohol acutely will lower blood sugars by 
inhibiting glucose release from your liver
and increasing inulin.

Question 3

i don't eat cakes, sweets, chocolate or take fizzy drinks. could alcohol be the cause of high blood sugar levels ? i have a healthy diet, confused ?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: Hi. Hi blood glucose levels are diabetes. Diabetes is not caused by alcoholic beverages (although we always advise against alcoholism, if that's a problem for you). Getting diabetes can occur in people living a very healthy lifestyle (usually type 1 in these cases, which can occur at any age). Type 2 usually is associated with an unhealthy lifestyle, but not always. Treat yur diabetes aggressively

Question 4

is a high blood sugar level dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Probably: That would entirely depend on how high it is and how long it has been high.  If you are not diabetic a transitory high blood sugar is probably of no consequence.  If it remains high you should be tested for diabetes.  If you have diabetes and your blood sugar is high it is a sign that you should examine your treatment regimen and see where it needs to be changed.

Question 5

what are some symptoms of high blood sugar level?

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Symptoms of hi sugar: Symptoms of high blood sugar classically include frequent and much urination and constant thirst. Fatigue and weight loss may also be seen if blood sugars have been high enough for long enough to be considered diabetes.  For mild-moderate elevations in blood sugar, no symptoms may be noted as well.

Question 6

docs, what's a dangerously high blood sugar level?

Accepted Answer

High sugar is bad: Anytime you have high BS say 150 or greater there is damage being done to almost every cell in your body. When the level goes over 200 you see it in the urine. Over 200 things get quite worse with strokes, heart attack, kidney failure and nerve damage

Question 7

can having low or high blood sugar level cause dizziness and falls?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) or high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) both affect mental status, and can affect balance. You could certainly attribute dizziness or falls to extreme low or high blood sugar. However there are multiple other causes too (heart problems, anemia, etc) so you need to discuss this with your doctor to make sure something important isn't missed.

Question 8

i'm a diabetic. without exception, a high blood sugar level directly translates to a very pleasant,  relaxing sensation in my body. why is this?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: I have never heard of high sugars making people feel better.  Certainly, low sugars give people bad symptoms.  Most people feel best when their sugar is normal.  Very high sugars will eventually cause you to feel sick because of dehydration.

Question 9

what is considered high blood sugar level?

Accepted Answer

Normal glucose range: Fasting:  65-99 mg/dl, 

2-hours following a meal:  < 140 mg/dl.

Question 10

need help. is 212 a high blood sugar level?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A fasting blood sugar above 100 mg/dl is high.

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