question re: blood sugar levels

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Registered: 09-20-2004
question re: blood sugar levels
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Thu, 09-30-2004 - 9:07am
As I previously said in a role call, I am hypoglycemic and found this out about 2 mos ago. I am monitering my blood sugar levels on a regular basis per the drs instructions. I met with the diabetic nurse and she said that it was inevitable that I would end up diabetic so I am trying to do whatever i can to prolong that happening! My question is...what do you all feel normal blood levels are...............Do you check your blood

in the morning when you get up or just after meals and before bed?? Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 10-02-2004 - 2:12am

Hi and welcome to the board. I am one of the community leaders for this board who has been a type 1 for over 29 years and on a insulin pump for over 7 years. I check my blood sugar before meals and at times 2 hours after meals to make sure the amount of insulin I am taking is enough to cover my meals. Most doctors generally say before meals and check on occasions 2 hours after meals to make sure all is going well. Granted some of us might also check when having any signs of symptoms of low or high blood sugars to see if that is the cause of us not feeling well. The best way to

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Registered: 09-20-2004
Sat, 10-02-2004 - 8:36pm
Thanks for the answer Denise! I was starting to wonder if anyone was going to answer my question! Have a great weekend
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Registered: 04-30-2000
Sun, 10-03-2004 - 12:28am
Here is the link to a web page that has a chart on it for 'normal' and diabetic goals.
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Registered: 09-20-2004
Mon, 10-04-2004 - 9:43am
Thank you Cheryl, I will check that site out!
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Registered: 02-26-2004
Tue, 10-05-2004 - 8:54am
Thanks for the link!

Nancy