it depends on when it was taken. 120 or less two hrs after eating is OK. Meaning in the non diabetic range. But if you were 120 first thing in the morning, after 8 hrs of fasting, then that is too high, probably diabetic range, and should be checked by a doctor, get an A1C test which will show an average of the past three months and it will let you know if you are diabetic.
A fasting blood glucose of 137 is a concern. A random blood glucose of 137 is not a concern.
Some diabetic supply equipment is used to test and monitor a patient's ketone and blood glucose levels. In order to test these levels, the patient must pierce their skin with a lancing device and collect their blood with a testing strip. The strip is inserted into a blood glucose monitor to determine the current blood glucose level. Insulin will either be taken orally via pills or injected by syringes to regulate the patient's blood glucose.
Yes it will affect the reading you get (not your actual blood glucose). If you have food (especially sugary food) on your finger where you take the drop of blood from, then the sugar from the food will mix with the blood and give a false reading. This is why it is important to wash the finger before testing blood glucose.
Yes. Normal is around 120.
A blood glucose measurement determines the amount of sugar or glucose in the blood. A normal blood sugar reading before eating is between 70 to 90mg/dL. Provided you did not have anything to eat prior to the test, your blood sugar level reading is in the normal range.
Glucose drip should be given to the patient till normal blood glucose level is restored, the patient is able to do movement properly and he or she should be encouraged to eat food which give instant energy. Even after taking glucose intravenously, glucose level may go down if proper diet is not maintained
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For a timed blood glucose level determination, the patient typically needs to fast for at least 8 to 12 hours prior to the test. This fasting period ensures that the blood glucose levels measured are not influenced by recent food intake. It's important for the patient to avoid all food and drinks, except for water, during this fasting period to obtain accurate results.
complete blood cell count
Blood samples are taken from a vein before and after a patient drinks a thick, sweet syrup of glucose and other sugars
If a diabetic patient receives too much insulin and experiences low blood sugar, the condition can be corrected by injecting glucagon. Glucagon is a hormone that raises blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to release stored glucose into the bloodstream. In emergency situations, glucose can also be administered intravenously or through oral forms like glucose tablets or sugary drinks if the patient is conscious and able to swallow.
Before administering nurses may need to perform a series of interventions. These include reconstituting the medication for intramuscular use, monitoring patient blood levels of this medication, monitoring for hypersensitivity, and culturing the infection.