Very frustated and tired

[Azmol.ali]

Hi

Went home yesterday after long day at work sugar level was 3.8 very worrying.

This morning checked first one showed 7.2 but I think this was due to me not putting enough blood on the lacett as it got the metre I could see only half was full.

So I done two more just to make sure one came back at 4.9 the other at 4.6 are these result including the 3.8 above too low?

 

[cugila]

Anything below 4 mmol/l is considered hypo territory and should be avoided.

Were the readings pre or post meal ? I often get a fasting(waking) Bg of 4-5 which is quite normal.

Ken

 

[Azmol.ali]

The 4.6 and 4.9 were waking results which were done this morning.

The 3.8 was done before eating in the evening first time its been that low.

So I do not understand why it was so low normally my result in the evening before eating are between 4.5 and 5.0

 

[cugila]

When it is low it is usually because you have not eaten for a while. Do you eat regular meals, maybe have a snack as well to keep levels just a little higher to avoid the hypo area ?

There may be other causes but I would address this area first and see if things improve.

Ken

 

[phoenix]

3.8 very worrying.

I don't think that a one off reading of 3.8mmol should worry you unduly. Firstly, meter readings can easily be 10% out. A bg level of 4mmol could register on a meter at anything between 3.6 and 4.4.
Secondly, you had a tiring day, you used up your fuel and needed to eat. You are not in danger unless you are taking insulin or medications such a sulphonylureas which can derease your levels further. As Ken says try eating a small snack on a hard working afternoon to keep your levels from dipping too low.

 

[Azmol.ali]

Thanks all,

It was a bit of a shock when I went home last night a bit of panic did set in.

I am all new to this so a bit stressed out as well.