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Blood glucose levels
I just started checking my glucose levels to see if I may be hypoglycemic or if I have overactive insulin. I'm not exactly sure what I should be looking for or what I should be concerned about so any help would be great! Last night I checked my glucose level it was 77. This was before I ate but within 3 hours of a snack and a soda. This morning about 10 minutes after a meal it was 118 and then two hours after the meal it was 81. Is this normal? How can I better monitor it and what should I be looking for / paying attention to?
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We are not doctors and while what I know about blood glucose levels the numbers you have provided appear to be within the normal range there are other factors that may need to be considered.
If your blood glucose is of concern the best person to ask this question of is your family doctor. I suggest you see your doctor. IF you are going to consult your doctor then keep a log of your levels until your visit. Take a reading when you rise in the morning then 2 hours after Breakfast then 2 hours after. Before each meal and 2 hours after and before going to bed at night.
This type of log will tell the doctor is there is any reason for concern and if further testing is needed. Along with the log you should keep track of what you are eating as well.
A standard Blood Glucose monitor available at any drugstore is all you need to monitor. You may need a doctor's prescription mot for the monitor but for the rest of the items needed to get the blood and testing strips.
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