Recommended Blood Glucose Numbers
Posted November 24th, 2008 by admin
What are the Right Numbers?
Depending on where you look, recommended blood glucose levels can vary. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) numbers differ from the American College of Endocrinology (ACE) guidelines. The ACE recommendations are more strict than the ADA’s. How do you know which to follow? Ask your healthcare provider which goals are right for you. The table below compares the two sets of guidelines for blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol.
How many times a day should you check your blood glucose levels?
Checking your blood glucose levels often through out the day will help you to figure out how to keep good control. First thing in the morning before breakfast, two hours after a meal and before bed are good times to test. Other recommended times include before, during and after an exercise session, especially if it is strenuous or if you are feeling like your blood sugar may be low or high.
What is the A1C?
It’s a blood test that helps you and your doctor monitor your overall glucose control.
It gives an average of the amount of glucose in your blood over a few months’ time. It is usually ordered 2 to 4 times a year. If you are newly diagnosed or having trouble maintaining good day-to-day control, it may be ordered more often.
Sources:
“Checking Your Blood Glucose.” American Diabetes Association. ADA. 15 Dec 2006
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology, “The AACE System of Intensive Diabetes Self-Management – 2002 Update.” The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Medical Guidelines for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus. Endocrine Practice Vol. 8. 2002.
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2 Responses to “Recommended Blood Glucose Numbers”
November 25th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Some excellent points here, and one of the first keys to successfully managing elevated blood sugar is knowing your numbers. Some recent research actually indicates that an A1C as low as 5.4 could indicate diabetes for purposes of early diagnosis. A higher than normal blood sugar count is, by itself, a significant health challenge. Complications of diabetes increase even more health risks, including gum disease. High blood sugar levels and gum disease interact in ways that worsen both conditions and contribute to other like heart attack and stroke. Fortunately, routine dental therapy can reduce blood sugar and even reverse gum damage.
- Charles Martin, DDS
December 9th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
what is the normal glucose number for a 22 year old heathly, active man? my friend checked his and it was 32..that doesnt sound right..does it?
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