There are more than a 1/4 billion people with diabetes in the world. Tens of millions are undiagnosed. Over a hundred million more will be diagnosed in their lifetimes.
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
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This is an excellent blog. I appreciate all the information. At what point does a patient need to be concerned about falling glucose levels? mine only peaks? Thank You
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http://hojialimi.blogspot.com/
Hello Hoji,
ReplyDeleteEach person does have a different point when low glucose levels become too low. The lowest I have been and remained conscious was 1.8 however I have slipped into a diabetic coma at levels in the 2 range. I begin to notice the drop when I start feeling agressive and angry for no reason, my vision blurs, and I am shaky and have cold sweats. This usually occurs starting just below 4. It does depend on the day however. If you start feeling anything but normal it is always a good idea to test your sugar levels. If it is lower than usual, a piece of fruit, glass of juice or milk will generally bring you up enough to make a good decison about what to eat. At this point I generally incorporate some sort of protein as it helps slow the processing of sugars and maintains your blood sugar level a little longer.
If you are generally having higher blood sugar levels - take a look at the carbohydrate choices you are making, as well as fruits, juices, and certain starchy vegetables. I have eliminated the majority of these foods from my diet and generally do not see the spikes in sugar levels as I used to.