what's the normal glucose level for diabetics?

Question

also I'll like to know what reading should be when is on the border line of glucose too high or too low

Answer 1

lets see...

1) fasting blood glucose:

- well controlled diabetes...up to 110mmol/dl
- fair controlled ...up to 160mmol/dl
- poor controlled... more than 160mmol/dl

2) after meals:

- well controlled... up to 150mmol/dl
- fair controlled ... up to 200mmol/dl
- poor controlled... over 200mmol/dl.

that's all

Answer 2

Hi Hector.

Managed properly, the normal glucose level for diabetics should be the same as non-diabetics.

I have Diabetes Type 1, and my A1c levels are always between 5.3% and 5.7%. As you may know, healthy people do not go over 6%. Therefore, I am basically keeping my body in a non-diabetic state, which reduces the risks of serious complications by 84%. It takes a lot of work to do this; but it's worth it.

I do what is called "tight control," where I keep my glucose levels between 80 and 130. I do this by frequently testing my glucose levels. I test about 10 to 12 times a day. It only takes a minute to do, so it's no big deal.

You are getting too low when you go below 70. You may experience symptoms such as intense hunger, nausea, tremors of the hands, weakness, confusion. You may have one symptom, lots of symptoms or even no symptoms until it's too late. That's why testing is so very important.

If you haven't just eaten, your glucose levels should not be above 120. Two hours after you start eating your meals, you should test; and your glucose levels should be back under 130. If they are above that, on a regular basis, you may need a higher dose of insulin before meals.

If you drop down to 70, you should have a small snack that is a mixture of carbs & protein. If it is just carbs, the number will just drop back down again. The protein binds with the carbs & keeps your numbers up higher. However, keep the snack small. For example, what I usually eat when that happens is eat half of a peanut butter sandwich. That will bring me back up around 85 - 90, which is fine.

Here are a few web sites that might be helpful:

http://www.dlife.com

http://www.americandiabetesassociation.com

http://www.revolutionhealth.com

I hope this information has been helpful to you.

Good luck.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

This has varied over the past 10 years or so.
And in my opinion, 110 for some people is
a good average while for others they sometimes
will experience to have low levels and need
a bit of orange juice to bring up their levels.
My friend in MS best glucose level is about 150,
when hers drops below 139, she experiences
the tingles & numbness you get when your
insulin levels are too high.
My neighbor here in Houston,
says her normal range is between 75 to 94
anything above 94 and she says she
feels like she's getting drunk.
Just keep monitoring your levels and watch
for how you feel.
I was diabetic for almost 25 years,
then I had a gastric by pass,
my normal fasting blood sugar is 67
and I feel great. So I think it depends on the individual.
Keep checking your levels & remember to take your log book with you EVERY time you go to your doctor.

Answer 5

From my understanding, 80-120 is good. Border line too low is anything 70 or less, border line too high is above 150 or so.

Answer 6

Between 80 and 120 is a good level.