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Blood sugar and vitamin deficiency

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Hi all,

I have had problems with very low blood sugars fo awhile now but recently it has turned completely in the other direction I have very high readings 16 to 17. Does anyone know if this is linked to the op side effects and or deficiencies of vitamins.

Cheers.

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I think the only way to find out is to have your vitamin / mineral levels checked. If you have changed your diet, this might give you a clue about the blood:sugar, but wild variations do occur.

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chris_usa

Not sure what you mean by blood sugars of 16 or 17. Is that measurement in Mmol/L? If so, that would be about 300mg/dL, which is quite high.

Before offering anything, I just want to be on the same page. \w

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zookeeper in reply to chris_usa

I have a blood test meter it just gives number readings I have no idea what the measurements are

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What method are you using to measure your blood sugar and how often are you doing this per day with particular reference to meal times ?

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zookeeper in reply to gutlesswonder

I use a meter and take my readings first thing in the morning and when I feel rough

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zookeeper

First thing in the morning and when I feel rough if you know what I mean

Not a regular thing

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