Patient's question:
My father has had diabetes for many years. He experiences excessive thirst, hunger, and frequent urination, which have significantly impacted his life. If he's not careful with his diet, his blood sugar levels rise. He often has to go to the hospital to check his blood sugar, which is very inconvenient. I bought him a home blood glucose monitor. What are the standard blood sugar levels for diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Normal blood sugar levels for a healthy person are between 3.9 and 6.1 millimoles per liter. If your father has diabetes, this standard can be adjusted slightly. Therefore, after adjusting his diet and medication, it is appropriate to keep his blood sugar level below 7.8. Of course, it would be even better if it were lower. It is essential to strictly follow dietary restrictions to control intake, and combining this with appropriate exercise will yield better results.