Blood Glucose level of just 2.5?

[bubblyblonde11]

Went for a blood test yesterday and I got a call this morning saying that one of the results was that my Blood Glucose level is 2.5 and minimum it should be is between 4 -8.

 

When I asked what could this indicate she said possible diabeties??? But just wondering I hadn't eaten very much in the morning (I never do really) and had my test around 2pm I don't think I had eaten very much at all before it, would this make a difference.

 

Am rightly a bit worried now.

 

Anyone?

[RayKay]

Did they tell you to eat or not before blood tests? They usually tell me not to eat.

 

They will do another test I am sure to verify. Low blood sugar can be result of yes, not eating for a period of time, excessive exercise beforehand, etcetera.

[bubblyblonde11]

Did they tell you to eat or not before blood tests? They usually tell me not to eat.

 

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no just some days I am a bit rubbish with eating, trying to lose weight so totally doing it the wrong way by starving myself. Didn't know it would effect my results.

[Lana0120]

It doesn't sound like it's anything to worry about just yet. Some people have low glucose levels and it doesn't mean diabetes, but if your doctor thinks it may be that I am sure further tests will be done and will find out for sure.

[RayKay]

no just some days I am a bit rubbish with eating, trying to lose weight so totally doing it the wrong way by starving myself. Didn't know it would effect my results.

 

Um, yes, that will affect your results. And you are right, is a crappy way to try and lose weight since it throws your metabolism off and will have it slowing down and not burning as much energy.

 

Keep caloric intake reasonable (1500-2000 calories depending on weight/activity level), choose healthy foods as much as possible, exercise regularly (60-90 minutes a day - broken up into segments is fine) to boost metabolism and stay healthy, keep hydrated.

 

I would recommend seeing a nutritionist or a personal trainer with an education in nutrition. Starvation is not the way to be healthy and slim down or tone up.

[Dako]

Glucose testing is dependant on fasting or not fasting, meaning the past 8 hours. They should have explained this to you.

 

Low blood glucose can be a sign of hypoglycemia.

[pinkelephant]

I wouldn't worry about it. My blood sugar is almost always around 2.5/3. Infact, usually only 3 after I had a can of coke. lol. My bestfriend is diabetic. At 2.5, you will really feel it if youre a diabetic. For me, it was just normal because I'm rubbish at eating as well.