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Im not diabetic but tested my blood sugar for fun. i ate lunch at 1pm tested at 4pm it sugar level was 4.5....is that to low after i ate?

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Dr. Aaron Pardini answered

BS after meals: This is normal. Generally a low bs would be below 3.8 mmol/l.

Answered 4/26/2014

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A member asked:

Im not diabetic but tested my blood sugar for fun. i ate lunch at 1pm tested at 4pm it sugar level was 4.5....is that to low after i ate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Aaron Pardini answered

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