Diagnosed as prediabetic-Testing at home normal limits?

[SouthernBelleInUtah]

I once saw a patient in the hospital whose glucose on admit was 800. I couldn't believe he hadn't passed out. When I got to 60 once, I truly thought I was a goner - I ate everything sugary in the kitchen, along with actual sugar. Luckily, it only takes me about 15 min to return to normal

[ElkHunter]

Originally Posted by timneh5

I've been as low as 45. The 30's are really low. Did you pass out?

Never passed out from being low. However, last August I went into a coma and when they found me, they transported me to the hospital. Doctor in ER found my medical bracelet and tested me at a glucos level of 1389. He told the nurses to grab another meter as that was impossible. Second meter showed me at 1408. They resusitated me 3 times that week. No rhyme or reason as to what caused it.

[Steve_TN]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

Never passed out from being low. However, last August I went into a coma and when they found me, they transported me to the hospital. Doctor in ER found my medical bracelet and tested me at a glucos level of 1389. He told the nurses to grab another meter as that was impossible. Second meter showed me at 1408. They resusitated me 3 times that week. No rhyme or reason as to what caused it.

Wow Elk.....glad you are still with us! I was at 900 when I was in DKA. Lowest I have been was in the 50's and still very conscious, but shaking like crazy.

[1greatcity]

Everyone has their own "normal range". Mine is 90-120. If I get below 90, I get loopy... while my Mom functions perfectly in the 70-90 range.

[Steve_TN]

Originally Posted by 1greatcity

Everyone has their own "normal range". Mine is 90-120. If I get below 90, I get loopy... while my Mom functions perfectly in the 70-90 range.

Very true! Once I get below 80, I feel crappy. My original doctor refused to believe that. Thank God I found someone who new this is possible.