Reply #294: The numbers are pretty variable [View All]

[Horse with no Name]

In someone that doesn't have Diabetes...70-100 is considered "normal" while fasting.

Each Diabetic is going to be different as to what their threshold is.

In a fairly compliant Diabetic, they will usually maintain sugars under 200 with variations of course, depending upon the meal...so, that becomes THEIR normal.

In a non-compliant Diabetic, the variance is going to be very wide...and their "normal" ranges will vary widely.

The "old" method for getting control of high blood sugars was the sliding scale method, where when the blood glucose went to a certain level, we gave so many units of insulin in order to get it back to at least 150-200 depending on the scale they choose to use. However, more updated thinking sees this as an antiquated and ineffective approach. But you still see it, more often than not.

Danger zones for a diabetic will be under 60 and over 400. Each diabetic should have a management plan on how to control their blood sugar if they fall in these zones.

If your friend was not provided with education, please may I ask if she has insurance or Medicare?