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Insulin levels

Discussion in 'Reactive Hypoglycemia' started by Jey, Dec 5, 2015.

  1. Jey

    Jey Other · Well-Known Member

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    Hi everyone apparently my insulin levels in my fasting blood test are "normal". Haven't got any test Nr. yet. Just wonder, how can I have low blood sugar and normal insulin levels?! Did u's got insulin tested fasting? Or different times a day?! Does by RH's the insulin blood test show high? Or should show high?! Sorry for the "probably silly" questions!
     
    #1 Jey, Dec 5, 2015 at 11:20 PM
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    lindisfel · Well-Known Member

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    Hi Jey,
    What is your overnight fasting b.g please?
    regards
    Derek
     
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    #2 lindisfel, Dec 6, 2015 at 9:07 AM
  3. Jey

    Jey Other · Well-Known Member

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    Hi Derek good question! I had some mornings, fasting over 6 to 6.6. And other mornings under 4. That is what I measured befor. I don't know yet what it was by the blood test. My GP sad it's difficult to get results from hospital to GP!!!! Do u mind asking what is yours?!
     
    #3 Jey, Dec 6, 2015 at 12:14 PM
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    Linagirl Don't have diabetes · Well-Known Member

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    Mine was 5.3 this morning and I had fasted since 7.25 last night to 11am this morning. Xx
     
    #4 Linagirl, Dec 6, 2015 at 6:39 PM
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    lindisfel · Well-Known Member

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    Hi Jey,
    Mine is 5.8/6.0 in am but not tried in the middle of the night when it could be lower.
    regards
    Derek


     
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    #5 lindisfel, Dec 6, 2015 at 10:24 PM
  6. Jey

    Jey Other · Well-Known Member

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    Hi Derek thank u. When u eat breakfast , after is your bs lower then the fasting?
     
    #6 Jey, Dec 6, 2015 at 10:34 PM
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    lindisfel · Well-Known Member

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    Hi Jey,
    I tend to be c.7 after 1hr which drops and is steady at c. 5.5 until next meal.
    However it is another kettle of fish if I consume carbs.
    Derek
     
    #7 lindisfel, Dec 7, 2015 at 11:22 AM
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    Jey Other · Well-Known Member

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    Hi Derek Thank u for your information. It is interesting how everyone is so different. And still we have so much commen things. It does help to test with people who do understand and sit in the same boat.
     
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    #8 Jey, Dec 7, 2015 at 10:26 PM
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