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Is 180 blood sugar high for a diabetic?
The highest blood sugar level that’s considered safe will depend on the person and whether they have diabetes, but will typically be between 160 to 240 mg/dL….Normal blood sugar levels for adults.
| Normal blood sugar levels for adults | |
|---|---|
| Before meal | 70-130 |
| 1-2 hours after eating | Less than 180 |
| Bedtime | 100-140 |
What is extremely high blood sugar?
If your blood sugar level tops 600 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 33.3 millimoles per liter (mmol/L), the condition is called diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome. Severely high blood sugar turns your blood thick and syrupy.
What should I do if my blood sugar is 182?
How to lower blood sugar levels
- Monitor blood sugar levels closely.
- Reduce carbohydrate intake.
- Eat the right carbohydrates.
- Choose low glycemic index foods.
- Increase dietary fiber intake.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Control portion size.
- Exercise regularly.
Is a blood sugar of 180 bad for a diabetic?
If you’re asking about a non-fasting glucose (such as about an hour after a meal) of a Type I Diabetic, then 180–220 isn’t bad, especially if nearer the 180. As far as a fasting glucose (e.g., first blood draw of the day), 180 is too high and really needs to be worked on.
Should I be concerned if my blood sugar is 140?
That is a very high reading, and if it is consistent, and especially if it is fasting, yes, should be a matter of concern, and you should see a doctor ASAP. Normal: fasting, under 100 mg/dl. 2 hours post prandial, 100–140 mg/dl. Consistently higher readings are strong indication of diabetes.
What should I do if my blood sugar is over 250?
Your doctor or nurse educator should be contacted any time your blood sugar runs consistently higher than 250 mg/dl for more than two days. When a person with Type 2 diabetes encounters a high blood sugar, the strategy used in bringing it down will vary from individual to individual.
What is the normal range for blood sugar?
For generally healthy individuals (without diabetes) who haven’t eaten for eight hours or more, a normal blood sugar level is between 70-99 mg/dL. When you’ve eaten in the past two hours, it should be no higher than 140 mg/dL.