What Does Blood Glucose Level Of 393 Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 31 May 2017

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Question : is it dangerous for glucose to be 393. I'm 51 diabetic . took metformin 1000mg at 7.

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
About high glucose level:

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
The level you reported is high.
Try to find a reason why the glucose is high, did you exaggerate with the diet?
Do you have any acute illness?
It is not an emergency if you have no symptoms, but you need to check the HbA1c level and consult a physician to change the therapy.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (33 minutes later)

glucose levels still in 300 range. fever of 100.6

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Viral/ bacterial infection the cause of high glucose:

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back!
So is an infection present that has caused the increase in blood sugar.
For the moment try drink water, take paracetamol for the high temperature and keep monitoring the glycemia.
If the fever persists and the glycemia persists high, you should see a physician.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj