Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 > I don't have a problem with this myself but I know there are > some very > knowledgeable people on this list so I figured I'd ask here. > What are > normal blood sugar levels? What would you say about a fasting blood > sugar of 131? A normal BS of 160-170? Is there a number above which > someone is usually put on insulin? I'd say a fasting blood sugar of 131 is a bit on the high side. My last test was 90. Of course, your doctor is the one to talk to on such things. From http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/blood-sugar/SA00102/si=2765 What is a fasting blood sugar test? A fasting blood sugar test measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood after you fast for eight hours. What's normal? Your fasting blood sugar is normal if it's 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 3.88 millimoles per liter (mmol/L), to 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L). What level suggests prediabetes? If your fasting blood sugar is 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L) to 125 mg/dL (6.94 mmol/L), you may have prediabetes. What level suggests type 1 or type 2 diabetes? A fasting blood sugar value by itself doesn't help distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. But a fasting blood glucose of 126 mg/dL (7.00 mmol/L) or higher is consistent with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes when accompanied by classic symptoms of diabetes - increased thirst or hunger, frequent urination, weight loss or blurred vision. Your doctor may repeat this and other tests on a different day to confirm the diagnosis. What is a random blood sugar test? This test measures your blood sugar without considering the last time you ate a meal, snack or beverage containing calories. What's normal? If your random blood sugar is less than 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L), it's normal. What level suggests prediabetes? If your random blood sugar is greater than 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L) but less than 199 mg/dL (11.05 mmol/L), you may have prediabetes. What level suggests type 1 or type 2 diabetes? A blood glucose of 200 mg/dL (11.11 mmol/L) or higher suggests you have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. What is a 2-hour glucose tolerance test? A glucose tolerance test measures your body's response to sugar. You drink a liquid containing sugar and then have blood withdrawn from a vein in your arm two hours later. What's normal? A normal level is less than 140 mg/dL (7.77 mmol/L). What level suggests prediabetes? If your two-hour glucose tolerance is 140 mg/dL (7.77 mmol/L) to 199 mg/dL (11.05 mmol/L), you may have prediabetes. What level suggests type 1 or type 2 diabetes? A blood sugar of 200 mg/dL (11.11 mmol/L) or higher two hours after you drink the sugar solution indicates you may have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Your doctor may repeat this and other tests to confirm a diagnosis. What is a glycated hemoglobin test? A glycated hemoglobin test, also called a glycosylated hemoglobin test or hemoglobin A1C test, reflects your average blood sugar level for the two- to three-month period before the test. This test isn't used for diagnosis of prediabetes or diabetes. Instead, your doctor uses it to determine how well you're managing your blood sugar if you have diabetes. What's normal? The normal range at Mayo Clinic is 4 percent to 6 percent. But this range will vary from lab to lab. Normal standards haven't been established for this test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Thanks . I had no idea what the numbers should be but 131 sounded too high to me. Cathy tanyaavera@... wrote: > I can only speak for myself. > When i had the glucose tolerance tests done while pg. with both girls, my > sugars were in the 90s 1 hour after the sugary drink - > i also just had some bloodwork done and my fasting BS level was 112 - > my dr > said this is very close to being considered to have pre-diabetes (one > thing > i'm hoping the SB plan will CURE for me!) > so this is what i've been told... > fasting levels that are considered normal are 70 to 100 > fasting levels that are pre-diabetes are 100 to 125 > fasting levels that are considered diabetes (type 1 or 2) are > generally 126 > or higher. > > now i'm not sure about medications - some people do not need insulin with > diabetes and some do - > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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