blood test

[medico76]

I had a blood test for random sugar yesterday the reading is 143. is it normal. I am 83 years old

[sandybrown]

I am sorry I am unable to comment, is it fasting or after breakfast?

Finger prick test at home?

[medico76 in reply to sandybrown]

after breakfast

[sandybrown in reply to medico76]

Sir, Thank you for all your answers. Continue with what you are doing and enjoy life. Blood test numbers do very as we get older therefore it is difficult even for doctors to give you an answer on any blood test results, blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood glucose.

Relax, enjoy life with your family.

[ramana42 Volunteer]

Random test result is good,particularly at your age.Why don't you share your experiences for the benefit of others.

[sandybrown in reply to ramana42]

If this blood test is good, What are the ranges? Is this random fasting finger prick blood test ? I am trying to understand the blood test in ~India!

[ramana42 Volunteer in reply to sandybrown]

Random test is taken without reference to time of taking food or duration of fasting.Acceptable range is below 160.

[makarim in reply to ramana42]

Sir true.At this age when metabolic rate is less maintaining such number is rare.He should share this food habits for others benefits.

[Praveen55 Moderator]

Random blood sugar level is fine.

[sandybrown]

Hello, Could you please let us know your diet, thanks.

Are you on any medication?

[medico76 in reply to sandybrown]

idli I am taking glycomet 1/2 tablet twice a day

[shyraj in reply to medico76]

Possibly you are ñot Type2 or 1 diabetic, for people like me who is Ty2D for nearly 31 long yrs keeping / maintaing fasting sugar levels below 150 and PP below 180 with lantus 20 unit / every night and tablets + Zerbose and other tabs twice daily it self is a struggle. Keep eating and doing physical activities as you are doing now regularly. God bless you sir.

[medico76 in reply to shyraj]

thank you

[nyonyo]

In my opinion random test is uncertain, useless and confusing, every test taken just after eating high carb or 6 hours after eating very low carb can be called random test (we have to fast at least 8 hours to be called fbs) different time and menu will definitely give different result

so if you want to know your "worst condition" meaning the highest point of your blood sugar, you'd better test it 30-60 minutes after you eat what you usually eat, that is your daily menu.

And your best condition, what is supposed to be your lowest blood sugar level is after you fast for at least 8 hours, 10-12 would be better

[sandybrown in reply to nyonyo]

Responses are confusing, poor old man 83 needs helpful answer!

[medico76 in reply to sandybrown]

correct

[don9999]

Sir do not worry about these numbers. Though it does not clear the picture but not look problematic. Just take some care. Try to do or continue activity like morning walk, eat at lesser number of times in a day, avoid sugar and processed food and enjoy your life.