I feel sleepy after eating. Does that mean I'm diabetic?
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Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
A healthy blood glucose range on a fasting test is between 70 and 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). A healthy blood glucose level on a non-fasting blood glucose test is under 125 mg/dL.
Experts believe obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more in women causes insulin resistance.
No blood sugar levels can rise due to other diseases too
The structure of glucose makes it a good source of energy. Also, glucose is the main substrate for catabolism
1 gram of pure glucose will raise your blood sugar about 5 mg/dl, although it may vary with person's weight, Diabetes status and current blood sugar level
Fasting Insulin, Insulin Serum, Insulin F
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