high blood sugar.

Hi,
At 300 it is high but not desperatetly high, you will be going hyperglycemic around that figure and heading in to elevated ketones. Above 350 and you need urgent medical intervention. I have been averaging over 400 daily and can tell you the sooner you act to reduce it the better. I have been extremely lucky that my ketones don't elevate much, but none the less I'm in the danger zone and unable to be medicated. Diabetes is painless until you leave it to long, then the symptoms start presenting, none of which are particulary nice to live with. Most of the bodies critical organs are affected by diabetes left unchecked, it becomes a domino effect.
I make it a rule in my house hold, no forbiden foods to be bought into it. That way I can't eat what I can't see and am too lazy to get off my butt to go get any of it. I make a shopping list of the acceptable foods and stick to it when shopping. A good start is food in moderation, cut out the inbetween snacks and stay away from the nasties. Drink water to fill the stomach between meals, it helps the kidneys do their job and filter out the excesses.
I found you can do anything when your health becomes threatened. Your body has given you a very clear warning to act or pay the price.
Good luck.
Cheers

@gramma22 I know what you mean.
But you're kind of playing Russian Roulette.
Best to act before things get out of hand.

@cheyne Thank you. I appreciate the info

@scottrl been kind of like the river called de nile

@gramma22 Yeah, I understand.

I don't want to scare you, but a friend of mine would joke about her high blood sugar: "I don't feel bad until it gets over 500" (!!!).

Long story short: She needed a minor surgical procedure; had a massive stroke on the operating table and died two days later. She was 58 years old.

De Nile River can become The River of No Return.

Please get immediate medical attention. Don’t assume you know what the status is or what treatment you require. Sustained high blood sugar can cause diabetic ketoacidosis. It’s a serious medical condition that requires hospitalization. It’s very painful and one of the most terrible experiences I’ve ever had. I didn’t realize what was wrong thinking I had a virus. If you feel nauseous, sick, vomiting, body aches, headaches, labored breathing, etc. Get immediate medical attention. You’ll feel so much better after they get your blood sugar down.

Sorry I’m finally jumping into this discussion (been busy the past few days on grandma duty.) I’m a 51 years diabetic and can tell you that all the members that have previously commented are correct. They have all posted good and helpful information. Bear in mind that we members on Mayo Clinic Connect shouldn’t be attempting to diagnose, order lab work or prescribe. Only your Dr. / provider should be doing that. We all share our experiences to bring you hope, encouragement and support. So yes, get yourself checked out ASAP. Let us know what you find out (diagnosis, labs, treatment plan etc) if you care to share. I’m curious in your original post you mentioned that “hubby checked my blood sugar”. What is the history behind that? Would you be willing to explain why blood sugar is checked?

@scottrl You are so right. I sometimes think if this scared me i would do something