Chicken Bedtime. The other day, right at dusk, it was pouring rain. It was getting dark and the pullets were still outside. My barn boots have big cracks in them, but I shoved my feet in them anyway. I put on my raincoat. I went into the run and, slipping and sliding in slick muck, I tried to catch the girls and put them inside.
Although blood sugar in the 60s isn't dangerously low, any diabetic on insulin or a medication that can cause hypoglycemia needs to be concerned whenever seeing a number below 70 mg/dL. The reason is that the diabetic may be on a downward spiral to even lower blood sugar that IS dangerous. Healthy blood sugar does not depend on age or weight or disease, although doctors may be de-emphasize tight blood sugar control in certain people, such as children because of the focus on nutrition.
The blood sugar (or glucose) level is displayed digitally within seconds. Blood glucose levels vary widely throughout the day and night in people with diabetes. Ideally, blood glucose levels range from 90 to 130 mg/dL before meals, and below 180 mg/dL within 1 to 2 hours after a meal.Adolescents and adults with diabetes strive to keep their blood sugar levels within a controlled range, usually 80-150 mg/dL before meals.hen hyperglycemia is associated with the presence of ketones in the urine, this state demands immediate medical attention. When blood sugar levels rise and stay high (over 165 mg/dL consistently) for days to weeks, diabetes should be suspected and must be treated.