my blood sugar level is 5.0 and i eat sugary things all the time, is this unusua!
Question: My blood sugar level is 5.0 and i eat sugary things all the time, is this unusual?
He used it on me and i got 5.0.
It is very surprising because i eat lollies and chocolate and drink coke all the time,
for example yesterday, i had about 200grams worth of chocolate and 2 cans of coke, and then a few hours later i tested my blood sugar levels and got 5.
I am just wondering why is my blood sugar levels this low when i have such unhealthy eating?
I am a 16 year old female, could it be that i am young?
thankyou for any answers :)
Answers:
It's because you don't have diabetes and your body is able to regulate your blood sugar (under 6.0 is normal). If your levels spike, it means your pancreas can't keep up with all the sugar you're eating. So for now, you're ok!
your C1A should be 4.0 or lower for normal blood sugar, you have age on your side, but a routine blood exam (CBC) at your yearly pap exam is not a bad idea, only your doctor can order these tests but i wouldn't be too concerned, good luck!
i am a diabetic with a C1A of 7.6 and rarely eat sugar, there is also thousands and sites and blogs that will give you more information like WEBMD.com
if your young, but it will catch up with you.