Blood sugar reading of 231?!

Blood sugar reading of 231?

I just tested my Moms blood sugar, and it came out to be 240. I know that is high, so I retested, and it was 231.

We have a call into her doctor, I was just wondering if you guys could tell me how dangerous is it for her level to be a 231? I heard rumors that anything over 200 can be life threatening...is that true?

The blood test was done around 3-4 hours after she ate anything last.

Thank you to all who answer.

She is not known to be diabetic.

Thanks.

5 days ago
I tested her because she is on a new medicine that says to be cautious of her blood sugar levels. We had a tester because her home nurse was using it on her before. That is why.

It should not be an immediate danger but having high blood sugar for a long time is dangerous. It sounds like she is probably diabetic and should see a doctor right away. Anything over 200 is a sign of possibly having diabetes. Normal fasting blood sugar should be between 80 and 120. If she tested 231 4 hours after eating it seems like she is diabetic but have a doctor check it out to make sure.