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I have type 2 diabetes. been excersizing and dieting and now have pre diabetes. i ate salmon and a salad for dinner today. 3 hours later my sugar was 85. how do i know its not reactive hypoglycemia?

Q: i have type 2 diabetes. been excersizing and dieting and now have pre diabetes. i ate salmon and a salad for dinner today. 3 hours later my sugar was 85. how do i know its not reactive hypoglycemia?

: I would never accept a Blood sugar of 85 as hypoglycemia. It is well within the normal range you want (80-100). You don't make efforts to treat normal.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

I would never accept a Blood sugar of 85 as hypoglycemia. It is well within the normal range you want (80-100). You don't make efforts to treat normal.

Answered 4/10/2023

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A member asked:

I have type 2 diabetes. been excersizing and dieting and now have pre diabetes. i ate salmon and a salad for dinner today. 3 hours later my sugar was 85. how do i know its not reactive hypoglycemia?

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