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What Do My Blood Sugar Levels Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2015
Question: I got worried about my bg. Fasting is always in low 80's. After high carbs at one hr it has been 165 but by 4 hours always back in 80's. Should i worry?

I have high anxiety so i know this has become an obsession for me
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
After a high carbohydrate meal it is normal for the blood glucose to increase and reach 165. Since the level has returned back to normal in 4 hours there is no need to worry. This is normal.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (6 minutes later)
So i need to relax and stop testing myself? Ty
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Yes. You can relax. Do not be tense over it. It is normal.
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Do My Blood Sugar Levels Indicate?

Brief Answer: It is normal. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. After a high carbohydrate meal it is normal for the blood glucose to increase and reach 165. Since the level has returned back to normal in 4 hours there is no need to worry. This is normal. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal