Does the amount of blood glucose increase matter?

Question

I am worried about my blood sugar levels. Earlier this morning, I tested myself at 77. 1 hour after breakfast, I was up to 146. Is this too large of an increase? 3 hours after breakfast, I was back down to 94. I have been having some strange symptoms and scheduled a Dr. appt. I am very sensitive to lower blood sugar levels. 70 points seems like a big increase to me.

Answer 1

this sounds normal and healthy to me. A jump of 70 points after a meal is not unusual at all. And it dropped back to a healthy level after digestion--so that sounds normal too.

I'd quit worrying.

Answer 2

Your glycemic state is perfectly normal.Fasting 77 one hour postprondial of 146 and 3 hr postprondial of 94 are perfectly normal levels.Stop worrying which itself may cause an increase in your bl sugar.Dr appointment may not be necessary.

Answer 3

Normal people's reading vary widely.  A change of 70 points is completely understandable. Frankly, a change of 200 points is understandable.

You should be in the 90-110 ranges immediately before a meal.  But immediately after a meal you may "spike" to 250-300, depending on what and how much you eat.  But after an hour you should be back to below 120.

The first question is, "What did you eat?"  You MUST watch your diet.  You have to eliminate sugars and reduce starches.  You need to increase fibers -- fiber slows the digestion of sugars and starches, and keeps you blood sugar more constant.

IF you at a diabetic-approved meal, then your blood sugar should be around 120 within 60 minute after the meal.  If your reading was 146, you need to make some adjustments in your meal.  Maybe one piece of toast instead of two.  You are soooo close, just little adjustments are necessary.

Back to 94 after three hours is absolutely normal.  Good for you!

Most diabetics use an Alternateing Schedule for finger stick tests.  On Day 1, take your reading immediately before your meals, and just before bed.  On Day 2 take your readings 60 minutes AFTER the meal. Alternate Days.

Keep a diary (ask the pharmacist to give you a couple).  Write down the your sugar readings and what time you took them.  ALSO keep track of what you ate.

Take this diary to your doctor,  He can look at it and make suggestions as to what you nmeed to do to keep your readings more constant.

Answer 4

nope, that seems normal to me. but if you arnt eating enough protein it can make you feel strange and jittery.