Patient's question:
Is this diabetes? Finger blood glucose 5.8, fasting venous blood glucose HbA1c 6.8 (reference 4.0-6.0), glucose 4.8 (3.9-6.1), insulin 23.09 (2.84-25.08), C-peptide 1.91 (0.40-2.60), total bilirubin 20.7 exceeds reference value 0.2, urea 2.8 is below reference value 0.1, lipoprotein(a) 421 exceeds reference value 121, potassium 3.4 is below reference value 0.1, other indicators are normal. Symptoms: dry mouth, less saliva. Is this diabetes? Finger blood glucose 5.8, fasting venous blood glucose HbA1c 6.8 (reference 4.0-6.Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, your fingertip blood glucose is 5.6, and you want to know which is more accurate between venous blood glucose and fingertip blood glucose. Clinically, venous fasting blood glucose is used as the standard, while fingertip blood glucose is primarily used for daily monitoring. Which is more accurate? I hope this helps.Recommended foods: Whole grains like buckwheat, oatmeal, cornmeal, soybeans, and soy products, as well as vegetables. During the treatment of diabetes, patients are prone to hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose drops too quickly. In adult diabetic patients, hypoglycemia is often triggered by skipping meals, delaying meal times, or intense exercise. Symptoms of mild hypoglycemia include numbness in the mouth, cold and sweaty skin, a trembling sensation in the chest, and hunger.
How to treat it? You only need to consume readily available carbohydrates. Drink sweet beverages, such as juice or soda, or eat a piece of candy. Carry candy with you in case of emergencies.