blood sugar levels

[keith]

I wasnt feeling well and went to the doctors today. I feel really tired and thirsty. I had my sugar level checked and it was 4.2. The doctor said this is fine but a friend has told me i am borderline for diabetes. What do think?

 

[HLW]

4.2 is a very normal reading. What sort of blood test was it, a fasting one? How long have you had the symptoms? If you are still worried, do go back to your GP, if the symptoms don't go away.

Also are you drinking enough? Not saying you aren't, but I've heard so many people complain that they are so thirsty, and when asked how much they drink say 'a whole 2 glasses of water a day' or something equally silly. And sleeping enough? Same problem with that too 'I'm so tired all the time' 'well how much do you sleep' 'a whole six hours a night' etc.

 

[Snodger]

Normal blood sugar levels for non-diabetics are usually described as between about 4.0 and 6.0.
In fact, Diabetes co. uk. says, 4.4 to 6.1 - http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care ... anges.html.
So if anything you are on the low side - very far from being diabetic.