When dose a person know if your sugar is running to high?

Question

I have been to surgery three times in the past 2 months and my sugar is running 140 to 124 when I get up and 167 to 200, 2 to 3 hr after I eat. Should I be worried about these amounts of sugar for right now? It has only been down once this week , it was 117 at getting up and 148 after I eat.It went over when my Mom died 14 yrs ago. It is in my family too. My Mom had it, her mom, and her Moms Dad had it too! What do you think about it? thanks!

Answer 1

If you're not a diabetic anything over 120 is too high and you should get checked for the disease.  If you are a diabetic anything over 180 is too high.  Glucose levels over 180 cause damage to blood vessels.  

Answer 2

Yes, your blood sugar levels should be lower. Levels above 120 when you get up in the morning are too high.