It depends on what circumstances you took the reading. Had you eaten within the last hour or two? Was it on an empty stomach (no food for four or more hours)? That affects what your glucose number can be...Thus, why diabetics take their tests at different times all centered around eating or not eating as the case may be.

Have you been checked for hypoglycemia? If not, a doctors visit would be wise...

Hope things get better!
Ladybrannon

I actually had gotten to work late, because I had stayed home to eat, I had a bowl of cookie crisp, a banana and an orange. Then ventured to work even though I didn't feel right. I didn't want to make my boss upset. I work in a small office and i'm the office manager. I have to set a good impression.


Please help, it's happening again.

Jennifer

It was 63 after eating a bowl of cereal, a banana and an orange? How long after eating was this done?

Lb

Within an hour...We got his meter set up as soon as I got to work. He's not sure of the readings on the freestyle meter (it's new). Can you give me some insight.

Thanks,

jennifer

I would think that may have been just a tad too early to take your glucose reading and get an accurate answer.

I usually take mine between an hour and two after eating...That helps you gain insight into what food does to your system.

If nothing else, call your doctor.
Hugs,
ladybrannon

I agree with ladybrannon most diabetics do test their sugar about an hour or two after eating. Were you doing anything with a high activity level between the time you ate and tested the sugar that could result it to lower? I think you should make an appointmnet with you'r doctor. Best of luck, and I hope you are feeling better. Kelly

A bs of 63 an hour after that meal sounds low to me. If you can borrow a monitor, test your sugar first thing in the morning. That is your fasting level. Then eat and test it at one hour, two hours and three hours. A banana is 120cal and 30g carbs, the orange is 60cal and 15g carbs, the cereal with milk maybe close to 200cal and 20g carb. A fasting reading for a person without diabetes should be between 70 to 105. It will rise after a meal then lower by two hours it should be under 140. I may be off some on the levels. Levels to high can cause a lot of long term problems, eyes, feet, liver, many others. Low blood sugar can be an a serious problem now. Symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, fear, sweating, flushing or pallor, numbness, chills, headaches, dizziness, weakness and faintness are common. If it drops too low you can go into a coma. I do not mean to alarm you but you need to keep a close eye on this.

I've made sure to keep up on my eating. Sometimes I don't cuz I have so many things to do. But I dont' want to go into a diabetic coma...I have 3 little ones that need me to be here for them. I also worry about my weight...My youngest son is going to be 2 on friday and I still am overweight...143 lbs. I feel sick about my body, but the little exercizing I can fit in doesn't seem to work, but I know I have to eat. Thank you everyone!

Jennifer