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Never had glucose problems in the past but a handheld glucose meter said i was 60. how accurate are these? had labs two months ago and i was 93..
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Low sugar validity: In a non-diabetic, a sugar of 60 is normal. Glucometers overall are pretty accurate. True hypoglycemia is only true in a non-diabetic if it is accompanied by symptoms.
Answered 6/11/2015
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Stop worrying.: You still do not have a problem. Blood sugar goes up and down all day long. Both numbers are perfectly correct and normal. Machines are non linear under 60 so pay no heed to them if they read low and you feel fine. I am not sure why you have a glucose meter or check. Blood glucose meters are for people who have diabetes and are taking medications that can make their blood sugar too low.
Answered 1/23/2015
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