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Normal blood sugar level after eating

Normal blood sugar level after eating

The blood sugar level immediately after eating for a normal, non-diabetic person ranges between 70-139 mg/dL, depending on the time of day and the last meal eaten. For example, the normal fasting blood sugar level when waking up ranges between 70-99 mg/dL, while the normal blood sugar level two hours after eating is estimated to be no more than 139 mg/dL. As for a person with diabetes, it is recommended to maintain fasting blood sugar levels between 80-130 mg. /dL, and it is preferable that the blood sugar level two hours after eating does not exceed 180 mg/dL, in addition to measuring the blood sugar level differs depending on its type, as the normal blood sugar level two hours after eating for a pregnant woman is considered to be less than 120 mg/dL.

 

Symptoms of high blood sugar

High blood sugar (in English: hyperglycemia) is one of the common problems among diabetics, and there are several reasons that contribute to raising blood sugar, such as: the nature of the food, the incidence of some diseases, the rate of physical activity, in addition to skipping the scheduled appointment for diabetes medications, and there are a number of symptoms and signs that It can be inferred that the blood sugar level is high, and it includes the following:

  • Feeling tired or exhausted.
  • Suffering from headaches.
  • Blurred or blurry vision.
  • The urge to urinate often.
  • Feeling very thirsty or dry mouth.
  • difficulty concentrating

 

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Symptoms of low blood sugar

Hypoglycemia is known as a condition in which blood sugar is less than 70 mg/dL, and usually occurs when an excessive dose of insulin or other blood sugar-lowering medications is used while there is not enough glucose. In the blood, or due to skipping a meal, or exerting more physical effort than usual.

It is worth paying attention to the early warning signs, so that the affected person can treat and deal with low blood sugar immediately. Treatment focuses on short-term solutions such as: drinking fruit juice, eating a tablespoon of honey, or adding a tablespoon of sugar to a cup of water. And eat it; To raise blood sugar to normal relatively quickly.

Untreated, severe hypoglycemia can lead to convulsive seizures and loss of consciousness, as this is considered a medical emergency that requires seeing a doctor. Among the early signs or symptoms that may appear on the affected person are the following:

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  • Tremor and numbness.
  • Dizziness or imbalance.
  • Sweating.
  • Anxiety or nervousness.
  • Feeling very hungry.
  • Mental confusion.
  • headache;
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