i had blood tested about an hour after lunch i do have a few symptoms which can be related like serious tiredness and constantly at the loo any advice would be great
2007-01-17 10:01:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
sorry i think i might have noted this wrong test was done by doctors for unrelated issue results show
glucose level of 3.8
this not something i know much about whichis why im looking for advise
2007-01-17 10:11:15 · update #1
claire you will be fine, youjust need to eat more complex carbohydrates and less simple carbs, if you feel dizzy drink sugar with water or fruit juice . if it goes even less than 3.5 after meals go see a dr
the previous answerers were using different units so don't worry.
3.8 mmol/L which claire has measured ( UK measurements) = 68mg/dL to convert from mmol.Lto mg/dl you have to multiply by 18
if you are diabetic and /or on medication see a dr to adjust your dose .
good luck!
2007-01-17 10:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by sweet tooth 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 23:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 19:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by Joyce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay check it out don't listen to these rookies or ignorant people, the only ones who are close is the guy who did the math by multiplying by 18 and the one who mentioned the A1c. A1c has to be below 7% the best result you can get is a 5.5 or 6%. this indicates you take care of your blood sugatr levels and they are not always going from 300s to 50s and constant keytones in urine. so having a 3.8% indicates you have too many low blood sugars and you should try to have more of a variety in what you eat like carbs and sugars. well i hope i helped take care.
2007-01-17 18:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it was a blood sugar? It's sounds more like a hemoglobin A1C which measures what your average blood sugar has been for the past three months. It's a test usually done to see if you are at risk for developing diabetes.
2007-01-17 13:01:46 · answer #5 · answered by mamielcarz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that;s a little low and you could be hypoglycemic which could account for your sympoms. i am not a doctor, but i would call yours and ask if he feels this is the case.
you may need to make some changes in your diet to avoid these lows.
sometimes low blood sugars preceed diabetes.
here's some information on the test i think you had, based on the results.
take care of yourself by getting to the bottom of what's causing your symptoms.
Test Overview
Glycohemoglobin is a blood test that checks the amount of sugar (glucose) bound to hemoglobin. Normally, only a small percentage of hemoglobin in the blood (4% to 6%) has glucose bound to it. People who have diabetes or other conditions that increase their blood glucose levels have more glycohemoglobin than normal.
The glycohemoglobin A1c test checks the long-term control of blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. Most doctors think the glycohemoglobin A1c level is the best way to check how well a person is controlling his or her diabetes.
A home blood glucose test measures the level of blood glucose only at that moment. Blood glucose levels change during the day because of diet, exercise, and the level of insulin in the blood.
It is useful for a diabetic to have information about the long-term control of blood sugar levels. The glycohemoglobin test is one blood sample every 3 to 4 months, and the test does not change with any recent changes in diet, exercise, or medicines.
Glucose binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells at a steady rate. Since red blood cells last 3 to 4 months, the glycohemoglobin A1c test shows how much glucose is in the plasma part of blood. This test shows how well your diabetes has been controlled in the last 2 to 3 months and whether your diabetes medicine needs to be changed.
The A1c level can also help your doctor see how big your risk is of developing problems from diabetes, such as kidney failure, vision problems, and leg or foot numbness. The lower your A1c level, the lower your chance for problems.
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Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BS Last Updated June 13, 2006
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
David C.W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Endocrinology & Metabolism
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2007-01-17 11:50:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2017-02-10 08:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd encourage you to solicit your advice from someone with some Medical Credentials...like who ordered your test? Most Medical Centers have extremely qualified RN's or ways to get you the knowledge you need. Your pursuit is gr8....not sure this is the best format...
2007-01-17 10:14:21 · answer #8 · answered by duane4ta 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you had a blood sugar below 10, you'd die. its a false reading, try a bigger sample
2007-01-17 10:05:56 · answer #9 · answered by J-BIRD 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
YES!!!! 90+ is around average for most after a meal. You are going to crash!!!! Please tell it was 38 and above.
2007-01-17 10:06:36 · answer #10 · answered by J W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋