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I just tested my blood sugar it says its 42 what does that mean its about 2 hrs after eating?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Low: That is low. If it is two hours after you ate, i would wonder if the glucometer is reading correctly. If it is, you see a doctor.

Answered 12/10/2013

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No problem: Hi. Finger stick blood glucoses aren't that accurate at the low end of the normal range. Nevertheless, that result does not suggest a problem to me. Are you overweight? Prediabetic? Many such patients have a brisk insulin response where we can see this. It's NOT "hypoglycemia".

Answered 7/20/2014

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