The American Diabetes Assoication
The American Diabetes Association defines hyperglycemia as high glucose or high blood sugar that occurs when the body does not have enough insulin and cannot use it appropriately. People who have impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes) have a fasting blood glucose range of 100mg/dL to 125mg/dL. To be considered hyperglycemic, blood glucose levels are more than 180mg/dL one to two hours after eating.
Hypoglycemia is defined by the CDC as blood sugars dropping below 70mg/dL and is most common in individuals with Type 1 Diabetes (Diabetes.org, 2021). There are 3 levels:
Level 1- Glucose (sugar) levels less than 70mg/dL
Level 2- Glucose (sugar) levels less than 54mg/dL
Level 3 "severe hypoglycemia"- Glucose (sugar) levels extremely low that physical/mental functioning is weak and you may become unconscience and require medical attention.
The 15-15 rule. An accepted practice to reverse hypoglycemia:
Examples of 15 gram snacks include:
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CDC. (2021b, April 2). Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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