Everyone has some sugar in their blood. The
normal amount of sugar in the blood ranges from about 70 to about 120
in people who don't have diabetes. Blood sugar goes up after eating,
but returns to the normal range in 1 or 2 hours.
A good blood sugar range for most people with
diabetes is from about 70 to 150. This is before a meal like before
breakfast or 4 to 5 hours after you last meal. Your blood sugar should
be less than 200 about 2 hours after your last meal.
Remember: Everyone is different. A good blood
sugar range for someone else may not be the best for you. For example,
a blood sugar of 80 may be too low for some people. Ask you doctor
what the best range of blood sugar is for you.
Books I highly recommend to anybody with Diabetes
All are available at a great price from Barnes & Noble.
Dr.
Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: A Complete Guide to Achieving Normal
Blood Sugars
The
American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes
The
Official Pocket Guide to Diabetic Exchanges
Diabetes
for Dummies
Mr.
Food's Quick and Easy Diabetic Cooking: Over 150 Recipes Everybody
Will Love