The following question was posed by one of my readers, "I have diabetes and my blood sugar is all over the map. Could you please tell me the ideal blood sugar level?"Your "ideal" blood sugar level is dependent on when you have taken the test:
Before a meal(no food/liquids other than water for several hours): 70-130 mg/dl
After a meal 1 - 2 hours after you have started eating): <180 mg/dl
After you finish testing your blood glucose, log your results in a journal or notebook to review and see how the food you are consuming, your activity and stress levels have affected your blood glucose. If your blood glucose record levels are too high or too low several days in a row around the same time, you may need to make some changes to your care plan. You can work with your diabetes educator, registered dietitian or medical practitioner to find what works best with you. Don't be discouraged as it may take some time to find what works.
Source: American Diabetes Association
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