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Suggest Remedy For High Blood Glucose Levels

I just tested my blood glucose level is 228, I've never seen it this high, should I be concerned. I am not on medicines or insulin. Recently diagnosed w type 2 D, with a 6.5/140 testing. It has been controlled by diet. I am vegetarian, no sugars or overlyprocessed grains, but vegetarians do eat more carbs -though complex. I did overeat a bit, 2 hours ago, sprouted grain corn tortillas with lentils and plain yogurt, usually don't have the tortillas. Also it's late, I've less sleep from work on avg. More anxious. I usually experience fast falls in glucose 2 hours after eating, into the 70 and 80 range.
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Diabetes can progress, though the progression is normally slow. Persons can move from control with diet to needing more and more medications.

The reading that you quoted is high. You should consider a 4 or 5 day profile where you note everything that you eat or drink and check your blood sugar at different points during the day to see the response to different foods and to check your overall control.

If the readings are persistently elevated,then you may need to start medication.

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Suggest Remedy For High Blood Glucose Levels

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Diabetes can progress, though the progression is normally slow. Persons can move from control with diet to needing more and more medications. The reading that you quoted is high. You should consider a 4 or 5 day profile where you note everything that you eat or drink and check your blood sugar at different points during the day to see the response to different foods and to check your overall control. If the readings are persistently elevated,then you may need to start medication. I hope this helps