New and confused

[larry dun]

hi, i have been diabetic for a few months my doctor has told me i have passed the goverment line on test i am taken Metformin 500mg one daily when i test my blood glucose i get a reading sometimes it is 18mmo1/Lthat is the highest reading and sometimes its as low as 5mmo1/L i do not understand thisas you hear of a person with low sugar and they are given a gel to bring them around what i would like to know is 18mmo1/L a good reading or should i be trying to bring it down to 5mmo1/L hope you can understand what i am asking and hope ypo can help

 

[catherinecherub]

Re: New and confused

Hi larry,
Your G.P. has obviously not told you much in the management of your diabetes. A good place for you to start would be http://www.bloodsugar101.com. This site tells you everything you need to know and about blood sugar levels. A reading of 18 is much too high but a reading of 5 is good. Have a look on this website and then have a good look around the forum to see if any other posts are helpful.
Keep coming back as there is always someone here to help.
Catherine.