Can anyone tell me the definition of low blood sugar is?? on my meter sometimes i rate a 68 is that considered

low blood sugar? and what do you consider high blood sugar. i have been recently diagnosed a diabetic but sometimes i experience hypoglycemia..........can anybody relate?? is this normal? please help me i'm really confused............

For me that's low . Like the other person said keep a recorded record of your blood sugars and take them to your Dr. Also how do you feel when its running 68 are you dizzy, feel really sleepily, get the shakes? If you do then that's low for you get something to eat candy or high starchy foods like potato's or what works for me is a couple of pieces of white bread. Good Luck I know how confusing this disease can be.

68 is not to be worried about. I believe they start counting under 50 as low blood sugar. High blood sugar is over 150.

ADA accepted curent norms 60-99 normal (Textbook) Personally if I drop below 100 I feel low and if I dont act fast enough my friends are giving me D-50%. it has to done on an individual basis, go with what your body tells you.

I have a friend who is a diabetic and 68 is considered low. When this happens a diabetic must eat something to bring the level up closer to 100. Anything, lower than 70, might put a person into shock. Talk to your doctor and find out what numbers you should be aiming for.

Anything below 80 - eat now! Under 70 - eat a sucrose tablet!

I believe 'normal' is 90-110' before a meal -

keep a record of your levels - your doctor may want to re-evaluate your meds

Also -discuss with your dr what your levels should be -

and there are great courses - 2 days usually - to help the new diabetic - and most insurance will pay for them - you just have to get the time off from work

normal range for a blood sugar is 80 to 120
68 is considered low

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my husband was a "brittle diabetic" his was either sky high,or bottomed out..i've seen it over 700,and i've seen it when it's only been 20...he had to take the 70/30 insulin shots,and the regular insulin, along with it.. the avg., persons b.s.l. is usually anywhere from 70-120(would be considered "normal") 68 is still in the kind of "safe area",but ,please,be careful.take your meds,as directed,and don't let it get you..it took my husbands life..and he was only 46....eat healthy,get your excercize in..and stay healthy...i think low sugar ,would be anything below 60..check your sugar frequently... and good luck

yes anything under 80 is considered a low blood sugar!Make sure you always have juice with you! you wouldnt want to pass out!

yes 68 is low for a diabetic too high would be any thing over 100 the optimal numbers would be 90 to 70 some times you can feel your sugar is to low because your body is use to the higher sugar and it takes time figure out your medication and get use to the lower sugar levels.
hope this helps a fellow diabetic

Low blood sugar is typically under 70. You and your doctor should determine what your normal range should be. (Mine is 80-100, but I am on an insulin pump.) I consider anything above 140 as high. However, it is dangerous when you are over 200 as you can go into ketoacidosis (found by testing for ketones in your urine). Also, long term effects of poor blood sugar control indicate that one could have problems with his/her eyes, heart, kidneys, or could require amputation of an extremity. Again, though, talk with your doctor so that you can decide what is best for you. If you don't have a diabetic specialist (an endocrinologist), I would highly recommend seeing one. They specialize in diabetes and will be much more atuned to things than a Primary Care Physician or Generalist.

It is normal to experience hypoglycemia. The important thing is that you continue to monitor your blood sugars before each meal, 2 hours after each meal, at bed time, periodically test in the middle of the night, and always test before driving anywhere.

If your blood sugar is below 70, you will need 15 grams of fast acting carbohydrates (can be found in Orange Juice, Soda Pop, glucose tablets, etc.). Wait 15 minutes and re-test. Your blood sugar should be above 70. If it is not, re-treat with 15 grams of fast acting carbs, wait another 15 minutes and re-test.

I would recommend that you seek some diabetes education classes. They are quite helpful and beneficial, for newly diagnosed diabetics and for those who have been diabetic for quite some time.

Review your blood sugar readings with your doctor. You should be able to identify trends and adjust your insulin and/or food intake accordingly.

Hang in there! Good luck to you.

below 60 mg%

normal, normal, normal!!!
ideal blood sugar is between 80-130
68 is a little low, you might try a couple ounces of juice or a few crackers
hypoglycemic reactions suck!!!
personal story: I was diagnosed with a blood sugar of 1147
another time, I was kind of zombie-ish, and my hubby checked my level and it showed "low" (under 9), the paramedics started D-50 in the ambulance, my blood sugar was 24 when I got to the hospital, spent 3 days there and don't remember any of it
If you're on oral medications, don't skip meals, you need your carbs
If you're on insulin, have your doc teach you how to adjust your injections so you won't have as many reactions
Good luck!!!
diabetes sux

You are maintaining blood sugar at minimum level. The blood glucose can be raised to normal within minutes by taking (or receiving) 10-20 grams of carbohydrate. It can be taken as food or drink if the person is conscious and able to swallow. This amount of carbohydrate is contained in about 3-4 ounces (100-120 ml) of orange, apple, or grape juice, about 4-5 ounces (120-150 ml) of regular (non-diet) soda), about one slice of bread, about 4 crackers, or about 1 serving of most starchy foods. Starch is quickly digested to glucose, but adding fat or protein retards digestion. Symptoms should begin to improve within 5 minutes, though full recovery may take 10-20 minutes. Overfeeding does not speed recovery and if the person has diabetes will simply produce hyperglycemia afterwards.
Please see the webpages for more details on Blood sugar, glucose test and Hypoglycemia.

I sure hope the paramedic/nurse that answered never treats me. Normal glucose levels are 90 -110. For those of us that really do have paramedic certification we know that a patient with a reading of under 70 would be hooked up to an IV line to receive glucose, this is given only if the patient is symptomatic but the cut off level is definitely at 70. D50 is the drug given and it is done IV so not sure how her "friends" are doing this. Also note it is not written D-50%. As a new diabetic your physician should have spelled out what readings should be, what you should do as a result and you should be keeping a detailed log so that your doctor can make any adjustments to your medications that you might need.

68 is considered low. your blood sugar should ideally be between 70 and 150 but it all depends on how you feel. If you feel fine eat a small snack and keep an eye on ur levels. I recommend glucose tablets such as dextrose - when you have a hypo take 3 and then hav a starchy snack after such as an apple or a biscuit. I have been diabetic since i was 2, (17yrs ago) and even tho my blood sugar levels drop, i only feel bad when they are below 65.

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