It is normal for blood sugar levels to rise immediately after a meal. The increased glucose is a product of the carbohydrates in the food that was just consumed. The higher blood glucose triggers the pancreas to produce more insulin.
This release of insulin usually takes place within about 10 minutes of eating. The insulin removes the glucose from the blood and stores it for the body to use as energy. In a healthy individual, blood glucose levels should return to a normal level within about two hours after finishing the meal. In diabetics, the blood sugar level often remain elevated for a longer period because of the body’s inability to produce or utilize insulin properly.An elevated two-hour postprandial (after a meal) blood sugar may indicate diabetes or prediabetes. As a general rule, a normal two- hour postprandial blood sugar is as follows:
• Age 50 and under: Less than 140 mg/dl
• Age 50 – 60: Less than 150 mg/dl
• Over age 60: Less than 160 mg/dl
A doctor may recommend different postprandial blood sugar levels based on an individual’s particular circumstances and health history.
Several factors may cause a person’s postprandial blood sugar to remain elevated.
• Smoking after the meal: Studies show that smoking raises blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
• Extreme stress: Stress produces the body’s fight-or-flight response triggering the release of stress hormones such as cortisol. These hormones cause the body to release the glucose it has previously stored for energy.
• Eating or drinking after the meal and before testing the blood sugar: Continuing to eat will keep blood sugars closer to their immediate post-meal levels.
Studies show that 15 to 20 minutes of moderate exercise, such as walking, shortly after a meal may improve glucose metabolism and reduce postprandial glucose levels.
I’m on Prednisone, methotrexate, Folic acid, 250mg of solu-medrol infusion 1 x wk for rheumatoid arthritis. My blood Sugar levels are going up somewhat. 109 fasting. After supper today 218 an hour later. I had infusion today. Could that be the reason it went up to 218?
Nancy .Yes this is normal you are on prednisone .Prednisone caused my diabetes .I take vitamin d and exercise if you can it helps keep the numbers down.
I am on a z pak for bronchotic(?) Had a shot yesterday also. My bood sugar is 474. I have taken insulin. My stomach and lower back is hurting. What else do need to do? Is that to high for me try to handle at home on my own?
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I am blood suger 270 eating pin 2.45mani age 29
Blood sugar was 231 four 1/2 hours after eating. I am a usually controlled Type 2 diabetic and I have been off of insulin for over 2 years now….what do I do now?!?!
Diabetic for 15 years, I for last a few days eat no carbohydrates and but only vegetables, some fruits and proteins like meat fish and eggs. I have stopped medications for last a few days. Today I measured Blood glucose at evening 1900 after my snacks found it 240 mg/dl. Is it more? My morning blood sugar remains almost elevated.
Just found out I have diabetes blood sugar very high 1ac test 10.7 how may I bring it down to around 8
I am seeing doctor now taking met once a day will that bring it down or I have to go on special dilate
Thank you
My son is diabetic…he is 23 and recently came home…he has a blood sure of 473…weak,fatigue,pale and one ankle is swelling and he can’t walk on that foot. I say hospital he says no!!! How do I bring that down? He won’t eat either.
My friend passed out yesterday and went into the hospital where they said he has a blood sugar level of 462. What would cause such an extremley high l;evel?
I am 62 years. Random blood sugar count after break fast was 166. Not taking medication. What precautions I have to follow
My dad is 63 he has had three strokes I’ve finally retuned after being gone for three years I know little to nothing about diabetes he had doctors and doesn’t trust them so I’m on my own with trying to figure out how to keep him stable I need all the help I can get this morning at 930 before he ate he had a reading of 126 an hour and 45 min later after eating he reads 246 what do I do please help I gave him vitamin D
I am 35 years. Some Time My fasting blood sugar is 99 and some time 141 what is the reason
Before food my sugar level is 170 mg,dl how i control my blood sugar
I was diagnosted with Type II diabetes 5 years ago in England. I changed my eating habits, and every time I have blood taken they said my BG what at an acceptable level. Recently I obtained a new gyny, and she said my BG is not acceptable, and that 6.1 was way too high. I have never been given any medication to control my diabetes.. After my gyny expressed her concerns, I insiste that I was given my own kit to test my own BG. Tonight was the first time I was able to do so, and it read 254 mg/dl. No clue what that meant, which lead me to this page. I am wondering if maybe I should be on some type of medication. They never mentioned insulin in England; They did say that if I could not manage it myself, that they may need to give me tablets. Shortly thereafter my husband became terminally ill and died. A year later, I returned to the USA. Where was told from time to time at hospital and doctor’s visit, that my BG was fine. Well, 254 mg/dl does not sound fine. I realize that this is my first test, and that it will fluctuate. But what on earth do I do at 1am in the morning with a BG that high, with no medications for it. do I go out jogging?! lol
I am 62 yo. I was diagnosted with Type II diabetes 5 years ago in England. I changed my eating habits, and every time I have blood taken they said my BG was at an acceptable level.
Recently I obtained a new gyny, and she said my BG is not acceptable, and that 6.1 was way too high. I have never been given any medication to control my diabetes..
After my gyny expressed her concerns, I insisted that I was given my own kit to test my own BG. Tonight was the first time I was able to do so, and it read 254 mg/dl. No clue what that meant, which lead me to this page.
I am wondering if maybe I should be on some type of medication. They never mentioned insulin in England; They did say that if I could not manage it myself, that they may need to give me tablets. Shortly thereafter my husband became terminally ill and died. A year later, I returned to the USA. Where I’ve been told from time to time at hospitals and doctor’s visit, that my BG was fine.
Well, 254 mg/dl does not sound fine. I realize that this is my first test, and that it will fluctuate. But what on earth do I do at 1am in the morning with a BG that high, with no medications for it. do I go out jogging?! lol
Also, I noticed that there are no replies to any of the comments on this page, so I am wondering if anyone is actually monitoring this page, or if we just get potluck from other diabetics that might happen upon this sight …just saying lol
My blood sugar was 407 30 min after i ate. I take metformin. Is this bad? Please help!
After 20 reading my average fasting glucose g is 106 and two hours after eating the average is 120. Do I need to take prescription medication..
Im a type 2 diabedic, i ate 2 1/2 hours ago and my sugar is 93. I have this sweet taste in my mouth as well. Is this a good reading
My blood sugar is at 50 two hours after eating. I’m not on medication for anything and I eat normally. Should I worry?
From everything I have read, if blood sugar goes over 300, the doctor will put you on meds. Some doctors will do that if it is over 200. I am stilk trying to figure it all out. I think my A1C is 6.5 and my doc says hewill give me six months to get it down. If irs not lower at my next appt, he will start me on insulin. So I am slowly starting to exercize and cutting my cola addiction down to 1/4 of a twelve oz can per day. Hope we can all get better readings
2 hours after eating confetti waffles,with cinnamon sugar butter, covered in syrup,
I had a blood sugar of 91 is that normal? Seems any time I go to sleep and wake up I need sugar and if I dont I feel sick.
My blood sugar is 164.. I’m only 19 is this normal?
My blood sugar level was 276, two hours after eating, vision became impaired, I’m 44, what should I do?
Avoid all processed carbs,milk products & focus on greens,fatty fishes,nuts,fruits in small portion size.
Exercise regularly,eat most of your meal in before sunset,drink plenty of water.
Normal blood sugar is between 90 – 120. A fasting blood sugar level (one you take before eating or drinking first thing in the morning) is the most accurate. Anything lower than 80 in a non-insulin dependant person could be hypoglycemia.. Anything at 200 or above requires immediate Emergy care. Ask your dreams for an A1C as well as a glucose tolerance test to rule out any blood sugar disorders. I’m not a dr, but have studied sugar levels extensively since half of my family is diabetic & the other half are hypoglycemic. I myself am the latter of the two…I wish you all good health.
Eat low carb diet 2 hours before sunset and brisk walk for 45 minutes & don’t drink water just after finishing your meal
Take cinnamon supplements with chronium and a glass of 2 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar in a 8oz glass of water. I have diabetes and my alc was 15percent. They wanted me on pills and insulin so i did so research. I have been taking this for well over a month and blood sugar levels are averaging out to about 130 up from well over 200 blood sugar readings. I hope this helps. Also eat lots of greens that helps alot to.