Low glucose test results, anyone?

Question

I took my glucose test earlier this week and my blood sugar came back at 55...I know low blood sugar is below 70. Has anyone else had such a low number? I haven't spoken to my doctor yet, but I'm trying to figure out whether I should be concerned / why exactly my body reacted that way. While I do like the occasional dessert, I don't consume very much sugar. Can't even stand the taste of soda. The glucose drink made me feel sleepy and gave me that icky sugary belly feeling but other wise I was okay. Thoughts?

Answer

I was 61 with this baby. I see my ob this afternoon which will be my first appointment since. With my son, my sugar was 47. I had a feeling before the test that I was experiencing drops in my sugar because I'd get all light headed and feel all weird periodically. My ob told me that was the lowest he remembers ever seeing. If you feel symptoms of low sugar, make sure to keep a piece of candy and a small protein filled snack with you at all times. When you feel it drop, I'd recommend eating the candy for a quick spike and then have something with protein as this will help keep your sugar stable.

Low glucose test results, anyone?

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