My glucose level is 4.2 is this ok?

Question

I have always had high blood pressure, but i have been feeling weak, faint dizzy & sick.

I had a home preganacy test and it was negative. So i went to the Dr for blood test & my blood pressure has dropped to low blood pressure

Is my glucose level ok if so what could be causing this suddern change?

Answer 1

That is within the "normal" range. But if you think you may be hypoglycemic, abnormally low blood sugar levels go see you doctor NOW. An abnormality of glucose level can lead to serious side effects.

Ask them to have blood drawn for an A1C test, which measures the number of red blood cells with glucose attached. It is a much better measure since it takes you blood about 90 days to cycle.

Answer 2

A glucose level of 4.2? You may want to take another look at your lab results because that would make you dead. A normal glucose level, depending on whether it was fasting or not, should be anywhere from 60 to 140 or so...that's a pretty general range, so don't freak out if your not exactly somewhere in that range. If your blood pressure is low, that sounds like a reasonable source of weakness/dizziness. For the actual source of your low BP, though, you'll have to keep following up with your doctor. However, there are so many things that can cause weakness/dizziness/faintness. There's no way to speculate what might be the real source of your symptoms without a full physical, so keep seeing your doctor. The 4.2 value could be for your potassium, among other things. Good luck.

Answer 3

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Answer 5

In response to the above answers - 4.2 can be a blood glucose level. In England we use mmol/L instead of mg/dL like in America. So anywhere between 4 and 8 is normal ( that translates to about 70 - 150). Your Glucose level naturally varies during the day depending on when you last ate, how much exercise you have been doing, how relaxed you are... many other factors. 4.2 would be unusual if it was an average, but it could just have been a temporary dip when you had the test

Answer 6

I'm not sure whether you meant 71 or 7? Either way it's okay. The only problem I can see is that most of the time it's recommended to test two hours after your first bite of a meal. Your glucose should be around it's "peak" at that time and is most telling about how well you're doing. If your glucose is under 180 it acceptable but most endocrinologists like to see under 140. Type 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance. Your body produces plenty of insulin but for reasons not completely understood, the cells are resistant to it. Insulin is like a key that allows glucose to enter cells, and glucose is the bodies favorite source of fuel. Excess fat tends to cause more insulin resistance so achieving and maintaining your ideal weight will greatly improve your resistance. Exercise is the other insulin sensitizer and will help your body work like it's supposed to.

Answer 7

This is a sugar level in the normal range. Has the doctor ordered a fasting blood test to see if you are diabetic? If you have any doubts about how good your care is under this doctor, be assertive enough to go to another doctor for a second opinion.

Good luck.

Cheers

Lisa

Answer 8

This is definitely not a glucose level. If this were a glucose level you would now be in hypoglycemic coma. Glucose levels are expressed in mg/dl and normal values vary between 90 to 110. So I recommend you to have your level measured again (Your capillar level can be measured in 30 seconds) and take the appropiate action. PS 4.2 is neither a value for bloodpressure which should be someting like 125 over 90.(normal).

For Marge: Lady why dont you stick with needlework instead of making DANGEROUS recommendations to people about things you have not the vaguest idea of. And why does Yahoo allow this? When one uses indecent language one gets a slap on the wrist, but reassuring a diabetic patient close to coma status, that his situation is ok, and not to worry, that is allowed. Yahoo: improve your system!!!

Answer 9

NO, that is not OK. that is dangerously low. Eat some fruit and get to a doctor, pronto!!

The American Diabetes association has lots of information online about hypoglycemia, very low blood sugar, which is just as dangerour as high blood sugar commonly called Hyperglycemia or Diabetes.

Here are some signs and symptoms from the American Diabetes website:
Symptoms

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Each person reacts to hypoglycemia differently. You may only have a few symptoms. It's important for you and your parents to observe what symptoms are unique to you. That way, you can recognize it sooner, and treat it before it becomes serious.

Shakiness

Nervousness

Sweating

Irritability, sadness, or anger

Impatience

Chills and cold sweats

Fast heartbeat

Light-headedness or dizziness

Drowsiness

Hunger

Stubbornness or combativeness

Lack of coordination

Blurred vision

Nausea

Tingling or numbness of lips or tongue

Nightmares or crying out during sleep

Headaches

Strange behavior

Confusion

Personality change

Passing out

Answer 10

4.2 does not sound like a glucose level. If it was actually 4.2 you would be dead. If it is right around a hundred it is pretty good. Over 150 is high and under 50 is low, mine was 108 this morning. You said you blood pressure is low, what is it? Actually if my sugar was 50 I would have a peanut butter sandwich. If you your sugar is like 425 that is high and you would feel weak dizzy, faint and sick like you have mentioned.