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What Does A Blood Glucose Level Of 140 After Food Indicate?
Question: I have always had my glucose level on a bmp as 87 consistantly. THe week before I last tested it was still
87. The next week I went in for chest pain and it turned out to be a hiatal hernia. That night right before the test I drank about 5 cokes to stay awake during finals and ate potato soup along with pop tarts. Do you think I am diabetic when it has never been off or because they took it right after I ate that?
Nobody in my family has diabetis. I normally don't eat like that. Just wanted to stay awake fro finals.
I am sorry I forgot to tell you it was 140 the day I ate like that and was normal for three years before that including the week before
THey told me to follow up with a gastroenterologist for the hernia and that is it. It wasn't even mentioned.
87. The next week I went in for chest pain and it turned out to be a hiatal hernia. That night right before the test I drank about 5 cokes to stay awake during finals and ate potato soup along with pop tarts. Do you think I am diabetic when it has never been off or because they took it right after I ate that?
Nobody in my family has diabetis. I normally don't eat like that. Just wanted to stay awake fro finals.
I am sorry I forgot to tell you it was 140 the day I ate like that and was normal for three years before that including the week before
THey told me to follow up with a gastroenterologist for the hernia and that is it. It wasn't even mentioned.
Brief Answer:
You don’t have diabetes!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about the worries you have concerning your blood sugars. Blood sugars of less than 200mg after meals are not diagnostic of diabetes. Also, having normal blood sugars for the past 3years also adds more weight to this. A single value is rarely used to diagnose diabetes as we need to show consistently that this value stays high.
When we talk of diabetes being diagnosed with values greater than 126mg/dl, we refer to persons who are in a fasting state and have eaten nothing for at leafs 8hours. That does’t apply to you and you cannot use this cut off.Yours is random and it is well within the normal range and it is not suggestive of diabetes.
In all, you do not have diabetes. The best way to prevent is healthy diet and regular exercise.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
You don’t have diabetes!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about the worries you have concerning your blood sugars. Blood sugars of less than 200mg after meals are not diagnostic of diabetes. Also, having normal blood sugars for the past 3years also adds more weight to this. A single value is rarely used to diagnose diabetes as we need to show consistently that this value stays high.
When we talk of diabetes being diagnosed with values greater than 126mg/dl, we refer to persons who are in a fasting state and have eaten nothing for at leafs 8hours. That does’t apply to you and you cannot use this cut off.Yours is random and it is well within the normal range and it is not suggestive of diabetes.
In all, you do not have diabetes. The best way to prevent is healthy diet and regular exercise.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much. :) I tried to eat good but with finals and work on the same day I was up all night. Thank you for being so kind and your great advice. THank you for all you do. THis is a great service that you have here and we are very fortunate to have this available to us. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your kind words.
I do understand at times we may deviate from our habits because of other commitments. We are here and always available to address to any concerns that you may have. Never hesitate contacting us when in need.
I wish you well and hope the finals was within reach. Congrats.
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your kind words.
I do understand at times we may deviate from our habits because of other commitments. We are here and always available to address to any concerns that you may have. Never hesitate contacting us when in need.
I wish you well and hope the finals was within reach. Congrats.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. I actually got a 100 percent on the law test. I am studying law. I am so excited. :)
Brief Answer:
CONGRATULATIONS!
Detailed Answer:
I am so happy for you. I wish you well. As you take great care of the exams, protect your future by taking great care of your health. I recommend the following:
1. Regular exercise
2. Healthy Diet
3. At least 3 servings of fruits daily
4. No smoking
5. Alcohol for social purposes
6. Water remains the best beverage ever
7. Safe sexual practices
8. Above all, a positive state of mind and optimism.
I wish you well.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Detailed Answer:
I am so happy for you. I wish you well. As you take great care of the exams, protect your future by taking great care of your health. I recommend the following:
1. Regular exercise
2. Healthy Diet
3. At least 3 servings of fruits daily
4. No smoking
5. Alcohol for social purposes
6. Water remains the best beverage ever
7. Safe sexual practices
8. Above all, a positive state of mind and optimism.
I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Best wishes!
Detailed Answer:
Best wishes.
Best wishes!
Detailed Answer:
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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