What is a High level?

Hi Brian.
Welcome.

The 2009 target levels for a Diabetic are as follows:
Fasting Bg (waking) ...............between 4 - 7 mmol/l.
2 hrs after meals...................no more than 8.5 mmol/l.

Anything above these levels paves the way for possible complications later on.
Hyperglycemia, hyperglycaemia, or high blood sugar is a condition in which an excessive amount of glucose circulates in the blood plasma. This is generally a blood glucose level of 10+ mmol/L , but symptoms may not start to become noticeable until later numbers like 15-20+ mmol/L or 15.2-32.6 mmol/L. However, chronic levels can produce organ damage.

Hope that helps.
Ken

Hi Brian,
Welcome on board, Fergus's newbies guide Is a good place to start just follow the link;

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=7215

Regards Graham

hya brian,
welcome to the forum, have a good look around and keep asking the questions

BrianH said:

Thanks Ken,
It does help and it would seem from those numbers that i could be on a slippery slop as my reading are quite often in double figures.

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Hi again, Brian.

This is the best place to be if you are prepared to listen and learn. Here is where YOU will be able to take control of your Diabetes - don't let it ru(i)n your life !
There are lots of people here who are more than willing to help all they can. I was once in your position but being on here has turned my life around.
Whatever age you are, it is never too late to take control.

Ken.