I have fasting sugar at 118 and two hours after meal sugar is 198. what should  i do.?
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Maybe exercise after every time you eat the sugar
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Its hard to say. You havent mentioned the exact numbers, for e.g. 200mg per what, a L of blood or is this result FBS or 2 hrs after you ate. \n\nIf you do think you have diabetes, you should go to your doctor and he/she would arrange a variety of tests to confirm it. Also there are three classic signs of type 2 diabetes that people usually experience (increased thirst, increased hunger, and increased urination). Again, these can vary according to the variations in our surroundings. So go to your doctor. Managing diabetes is not impossible and remember - Diabetes does not mean "stop eating food". \n\nIts very simple to manage diabetes, but if untreated - it can be fatal.
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You could be anemic or other possible ailments. Whether or not you had sugar or not that day is irrelevant if you have diabetes. Go see your doctor for a check-up. Good luck
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Highly recommended every 2-3 hours to keep insulin level stable.  Had diabetic friend who had to eat 2 oz. lean meat (protein) before going to bed. Of course, you must follow a guidelines for diabetic foods.
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Try looking into GI diet. Eating foods low on the glucose index should help stabilise your suger levels.
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Do you eat sugar?   If so, stop........the pounds will drop.  Are you active?  If not.......get active.  \n\nIf you do not see a difference in one week or even 2 days.  I'll eat my words.
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there are 3 types of measured blood sugar(=glucose):1>FASTING PLASMA GLUCOSE 2>POSTPRANDIAL(2hours after intake of about 75gr glucose) and 3>RANDOM................ based on the definition of DIABETES-MELLITUS mentioned in the book "HARRISON`s principals of internal medicine"in each of the following situations the patient have DIABETES: 1>fasting plasma glucose=126mg/dl or more 2>postprandial plasma glucose=140 or more and 3>random plasma glucose=200 or more WHEN THERE ARE ESPECIAL SYMPTOMS(like polyuria/polydipsia/etc.)
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Sounds like you DB is not under control.  Even a blood sugar taken 2 hours after a meal should not be that high...You may not feel symptoms of hyperglycemia because your body is used to levels that high and it would be a lot higher before you felt differently...You need to check you blood sugars at least 4 times a day, starting with a fasting blood sugar first thing in the morning, then 2 hours after every meal and at bedtime.  If your doctor can't control you with the pills, he may have to start insulin.  Go see your doc and follow the dietary calories that were ordered for you....\nGood luck...
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Need to take several blood tests for blood sugar. Start with a fasting one (12 hr fasting). Best to consult a doctor if in doubt
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Honestly, you are not going to get decent or quality answers from this site as you are talking in terms most people don't understand.\n\nRegardless, if your FASTING sugar is that high (not VERY high.. but is starting to be worrying), you need to see a doctor for medical intervention if it is required.\n\nIf you have a history of strokes and HTN, you need to be more concerned yet.  Speak to a professional please.
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My advice to you would be to set a goal of reducing your blood sugar level (average) instead setting the goal of getting of medication. This will happen if you lower your levels. \n\nKeep doing what you are doing -- eating healthy, exercising, and following your medication regiment. If you are averaging around 164, you may be able to eventually result to treating your diabetes solely with diet and exercise. It will take time though if this happens, so don't expect it to happen overnight. \n\nI really hope you can treat your condition without prescription meds, but remember that if you do have to take a pill everyday, its not that bad and you're not the only one that does this on a daily basis. \n\nKeep up the good work!
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I am not a nurse or doctor,however,I have been diabetic (type 1) for 36 years. A normal blood sugar reading is between 80 and 120, At 190 sugar spills into your urine. That's when you become thirsty, beyond belief, and start to dehydrate. You will know every washroom in the city because of constant urination. I have been hospilized w/ a reading of about 1200. That was with taking insulin. I had dental work done, and the infection got the best of me. Your reading shows you that your sugar is high, but it is the way the sugar affects your organs that can be fatal. When I had my episode, my potassium levels were screaming high,my kidneys had shut down,I lost the vision in one eye from such a low blood pressure. I was in a coma for a day before anyone found me. I remained so for an additional five days. During that time I suffered a heart attack. Diabetes can be hard to control, even with insulin. Sometimes it becomes more complicated because of the insulin. If you can manage it without..DO IT! Get on a diet recommended by a dietition, get yourself a glucometer to check your sugar at home frequently. Exercise. Show your family the way to deal with it should they eventually have it. Your circulation is compromised, affecting your legs and feet, eyes, and kidneys, skin. High sugar means you will have a harder time fighting infections. Your teeth and gums will need extra care-and you are the only one that can do it. Don't become blind or on dialysis because you can't pass up a candy bar or a chunk of cake. your family needs you, and when you look at their smiling faces, you'll be grateful to be with them. I know I am telling you scary things. I wish someone had really explained to me HOW these things could come to pass. It's because it affects the smallest,tiniest blood vessels in your body. You don't always "just die" from diabetes. You could live a long time with what it can do to you. Good luck to you. I would be so proud of you if you could turn this thing around to become incredibley healthy. This would be the time to do that. If you see that your sugar is rising,for no apparent reason, such as large meal,eating fruit,etc.,call your doctor. It may be from a sinus infection, earache,cut that won't heal. The infection raises your sugar, your sugar makes it difficult to get rid of the infection. And so it goes..round and round. Don't wait for a huge spike in your numbers.
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Your age is a tough passage in terms of social and psychological orientation. \n\nYou might feel some kind of stress and try to relieve it with food. \n\nThere are much worse cases than the amount you described here.\n\nAlso sodas usually make you want to eat more. \n\nI would reccomend trying to relax and feel good about yourself. \n\nDon't question eating too much though you may try slightly lowering the amount you eat just a bit, by giving a couple min breaks and check if you're still hungry and hold yourself. Having fun with your ability to control your apetite. \n\nThe point here is to see that you are able to control yourself without being a control freak ABOUT yourself.\n\nIf you can't, don't worry. You're not weak. You can try next time\n\nCheers\n\nPS: and also such food elevates your blood sugar level fast and it falls back fast too, so you feel hungry again.\n\nChips, non wholegrain bagels, white bread, white pasta, white rice, potatoes, candy (anything with glucose in it) make your blood sugar level go high fast. \n\nSo try eating protein, salad, veggies or whole grain products before eating candy.\n\nGood luck
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This could be a result of a medical condition such as Diabetes, I would consult with my medical Dr. soon. Be sure to fast before seeing the Dr. to get an accurate blood sugar reading, you can almost guantee that is one of the first things they will check first.
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if this is your fasting blood sugar, it does sound low.  i'd be feeling like crap if my sugar dropped that low.  normal fasting blood sugar should be around 90-120---my doctor likes me to aim for 100.\n\ni believe diabetes is diagnosed by 4 or more consecutive fasting blood sugar readings above 140.  \n\ni was diagnosed with type two diabetes about a year ago.  don't fool around with this--if you're concerned about your blood sugar you need to get checked out by a doctor.
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I have same trouble. .  dessert has always been my favorite part of the meal.   Unfortunately, there really aren't any shortcuts;  there are four factors that will affect your sugar level   1)Food and 2)Stress will make it go up  and 3) Physical exertion and 4) Insulin will make it go down.  It's a daily chore to maintain a balance of all of these but it's really the only way.   To echo others' sentiments here on Yahoo! Answers,  even if it sounds like really excellent advice!,  Don't depend on it to determine your actions.  Talk to your Doctor or a registered Dietitian please!
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Your reading should not exceed 100 two hours after eating. If you are diabetic than a good controlled reading is more like 120. Anything over 150 causes damage to the eyes and other organs. If your reading is over 110 everytime you test see a doctor immed. Remember test at least two hours after eating (or before you eat again) to get a good controlled reading. If you are having issues with your sugar have your doctor check it out. If you are diagnosed as diabetic ask to take classes. These will teach you the how to's about the disorder like eating (what to and not to).