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What is blood sugar level? what effects does it have and how can it be managed ?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Blood sugar: Normal levels (depending on the lab) is usually in a range from 70-100. Consistently high levels (2 fasting levels over 126) would be considered diagnostic for TYPE 2 Diabetes. Lower sugars is called Hypoglycemia. Diabetes is controlled with diet, exercise, an overall health lifestyle, education about the disease, and possible medication if needed. See you Dr. and get a good fasting Check up.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Diabetes: Blood sugar indicates the amount of glucose in your blood. It has a multitude of effects- high levels of blood sugar are associated with diabetes mellitus. Low levels of blood sugar can cause coma and even death.

Answered 11/5/2014

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