What is normal blood sugar level for non-diabetics?
So i’m really interested in blood sugar and diabetes and my diabetes Type II runs in my family. I’ve been taking my blood sugar about once a day for the last 3 weeks. The lowest I have been was 76 and the highest was 157 (this was about 4 hours after supper one night and I really wasn’t feeling well). I just took my blood sugar because I’m really not feeling well (tiredness, nausea, headache, and a few other things) and it was 149. Could this be a reason I’m not feeling well? I’ve taken it a few days 4 times a day and my blood sugar is kind of strange because it is low in the morning (so that’s not weird) then goes high before lunch and supper then kind of drops off. Could I have pre-diabetes?
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Normal Blood Sugar for Non Diabetics is 70 to 120. It is good to do routine checks of blood sugar. Dont be overly concerned with a blood sugar as high as 150. It depends on how much sugar is in a meal or if you have just drank a soda or something like that. Non Diet soda will spike the blood sugar immediately for a sugar high then it will come back down. I would def. ask your physician though if you have pre diabetes just to make sure.
Fasting is the same for both diabetics and non diabetics… 80 to 110. Post prandial (after meals) should remain below 150. Many type 2 diabetics have some difficulty with this. The trouble with your example is the chicken and egg syndrome. Being ill (or stressed) will raise your blood sugar. So, it’s more likely that whatever is making you feel bad is raising your blood sugar. The reverse is possible, but less likely. I’ve been at 200 and felt fine. But, then I’ve felt lousy and been at 135, so you never know. If you’re unsure, the glucose tolerance test will answer your question. It’s easy to do and shouldn’t cost a lot.
The newest guidelines list normal blood glucose as 70-100mg/dl
You could have pre-diabetes however you should discuss it with your physician before you panic. He/She will likely want to do a test.
Type 2 Diabetes:
Diabetes can be diagnosed with 3 fasting blood glucose tests (nothing but water for 8 hours) above 126mg/dl
Random/casual blood glucose tests can be used as well. If this mothod is used, it requires tests on 2 different occassions with results above 200mg/dl and signs/symptoms for a positive diagnosis.
Normal blood sugar for non-diabetics is less than 110 on the empty stomach and less than 140 2-3 hours after meals.This information is taken from the guideline enclosed to my blood sugar meter. However, I think that you should consult with your doctor.