Question 1

My blood sugar is 116, should I be worried?

Accepted Answer

No, you fall under prediabetes. One can reverse it by eating low carbohydrate diet and exercising daily.

Question 2

What is the normal range for non-fasting blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

A healthy blood glucose range on a fasting test is between 70 and 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). A healthy blood glucose level on a non-fasting blood glucose test is under 125 mg/dL.

Question 3

What do I do if my blood sugar is over 400?

Accepted Answer

Contact your doctor immediately. As 400 is a very high level and it can result into severe complications if not treated on time.

Question 4

Experts believe obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more in women causes insulin resistance.

Accepted Answer

Experts believe obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more in women causes insulin resistance.

Question 5

Why is glucose the main source of energy in humans?

Accepted Answer

The structure of glucose makes it a good source of energy. Also, glucose is the main substrate for catabolism

Question 6

How much does 1 gram of sugar raise your blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

1 gram of pure glucose will raise your blood sugar about 5 mg/dl, although it may vary with person's weight, Diabetes status and current blood sugar level

My blood sugar is 116, should I be worried?

My blood sugar is 116, should I be worried?

Related Questions

What is the normal range for non-fasting blood glucose?

What do I do if my blood sugar is over 400?

Experts believe obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more in women causes insulin resistance.

Why is glucose the main source of energy in humans?

How much does 1 gram of sugar raise your blood sugar?

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