blood sugar level?

Question

this morning before breakfast my blood sugar level was 2.9
after breakfast and a drink about an hour later it was 4.3 is this normal, i used my dads monitor as i was concerned about myself, i had been feeling shaky and sweating and different other diabetic symtpoms for months now. is this level normal

blood sugar monitor in uk reads 2.9 etc beleive me. i do my dads for him all the time.

Answer 1

You sound a bit hypoglycemic to me, not diabetic. Shaky and sweaty are usually symptoms of hypo. not diabetes. Diabetics usually get blurred vision and unquenchable thirst during their onset of diabetes. I also have hypoglycemia (Hypoglycemia is the clinical syndrome that results from low blood sugar. The symptoms of hypoglycemia can vary from person to person, as can the severity. Classically, hypoglycemia is diagnosed by a low blood sugar with symptoms that resolve when the sugar level returns to the normal range.) Many people like the idea of treating hypoglycemia with cake, cookies, and brownies. However, sugar in the form of complex carbohydrates or sugar combined with fat and protein are much too slowly absorbed to be useful in the acute treatment of hypoglycemia. Once the acute episode has been treated, a healthy, long-acting carbohydrate to maintain blood sugars in the appropriate range should be consumed. Half a sandwich is a reasonable option.
DO -- Keep a daily account of everything you eat for one week to ten days. In one column, list every bit of food, drink and medication that you take and at what time. In the second column, list your symptoms and the time at which you experience them. Very often you will see a correlation between what you have consumed and your symptoms. When you do, eliminate those foods or drinks that you notice are contributing to your behavior and note the difference. DO NOT STOP MEDICATION. If you believe that your medication may be contributing to your symptoms, contact your physician. A diet diary is your personal blueprint: a clear overall view of what you are eating, digesting and assimilating. It can be the first indicator that something is wrong and, perhaps, a very inexpensive way of correcting a very simple problem.

DO -- Start eliminating the "biggies" -- those foods, drinks and chemicals that cause the most problems: sugar, white flour, alcohol, caffeine and tobacco.

DO -- Be extremely careful when and how you eliminate the offending substances. Only YOU, with the guidance of a health-care professional, can decide. Some patients choose to go at a steady pace. If you drink ten cups of coffee a day, gradually reduce consumption over a period of days or weeks. The same is true for food or tobacco. If you are heavily addicted to all of the aforementioned, particularly alcohol, then withdrawal should not be undertaken unless you are under the care of a physician.

DO -- Replace offending foods immediately with good, wholesome, nutritious food and snacks as close to their natural state as possible. Lean meats, poultry (without the skin), whole grains, vegetables and allowable fruits are recommended. We want to prevent deprivation from setting in, especially the "poor me, I have nothing to eat" attitude. There is plenty to eat.

DO -- Eat six small meals a day or three meals with snack in between. Remember not to over eat.

DO -- Be prepared to keep your blood sugar stabilized at all times, whether at home, office, school or traveling. At home, you should always have allowable foods ready in the refrigerator or cupboards. Always keep snacks in your car or where you work.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Your blood sugar level was low at 2.9 and that is why you felt wobbly.Having eaten and had a drink it improved to 4.3 and no doubt you felt better.It is not diabetes as such as diabetics would have a much higher blood sugar level.There must be another reason for your low reading.Did you eat the previous evening? Are you taking any medication?I would suggest you consult your doctor as he can arrange for tests to be done which will establish what the problem is and the correct treatment for it.For the benetit of the American readers, the measurements in the UK are completely different to yours.An ideal reading on a blood test meter would be between 4 and 7.A really high diabetic reading would be about 20(Hyper) and a low reading of under 3 (Hypo).

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Answer 5

You're using different measurement numbers than the standards in the US. Looking it up though, I found that, using your numbers, your level before meals should be 4 to 7. Testing after meals shouldn't be done for at least 90 minutes. Two hours is better. 90 to 120 minutes after eating, the goal level is below 10. So, it looks as if your numbers are actually low. That could definitely cause shaking and sweating. Especially since your father has diabetes, you really need to see a doctor and get this checked out.

Good luck.

Answer 6

The normal blood sugar level in the UK is 4-6 mmol. Non-diabetics do not have a blood sugar of 2.9 before breakfast. I am glad that you are still awake with that blood sugar even though you feel shaky and sweaty. Below 4 is considered as hypoglycaemia. We always say in our workplace that 4 is the floor. That means that value is borderline and if you are diabetic you should eat something to prevent hypoglycaemia. Since you have a familial history of diabetes, it is better for you to see your GP as soon as possible. For the meantime, try to have something to eat before you go to bed. This can help you not to feel shaky and sweaty when you wake up in the morning. If you feel these symptoms any time of the day, make sure you eat something or have something handy in your bag like sweets or chocolate bar.

Answer 7

It is normal for your blood sugar level to go up after eating. I am not familiar with those readings because I think we use different units here in the states. If you want to get a better idea, check your blood sugar first thing in the morning and then again about 2 hours after eating. There should be little if any difference.

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blood sugar level?
this morning before breakfast my blood sugar level was 2.9
after breakfast and a drink about an hour later it was 4.3 is this normal, i used my dads monitor as i was concerned about myself, i had been feeling shaky and sweating and different other diabetic symtpoms for months now. is this level...

Answer 10

2.9 is a bit low but obviously was before breakfast and had not eaten. But the fact you have been feeling a bit unwell - have you been going to pass urine more, more tired etc? normal range is between about 4-8 mmol. if you had uncontrolled diabetes you would expect it to run high though as well - at any point if it goes above about 10 then you defnately need to get it checked out. a urine test and blood test will help establish.