Normal blood sugar levels one hour after eating vary but rise to no higher than 140 milligrams per deciliter in individuals with adequate control over the ratio of sugar to blood in their metabolism. These levels are very temporary. By six to eight hours after eating, blood sugar levels lower to a body’s normally maintained ratios.
The normally maintained blood sugar levels in these same individuals also vary, but are usually between 70 and 100 milligrams per deciliter. A blood sugar level of less than 60 milligrams per deciliter manifests itself in physical trembling, hunger pangs and lowered mental function. However, the sugar to blood in the bloodstream of a normal individual does not simply drop at a steady rate. A blood sugar level in the normal range can be maintained for an extended period.
Blood Sugar Levels For Diabetics
In a diabetic individual, however, there is great fluctuation in blood sugar levels. Their sugar to blood ratio is characterized by instability. Without food or some chemical assistance, their blood sugar levels can quickly drop below the 60 milligram per deciliter mark.
While an individual with normal control over their sugar to blood ratio experiences a very slow drop in his or her blood sugar levels and maintains physical and mental functionality for days after his or her last meal, a diabetic will suffer an accelerated reduction in his or her blood sugar level. This will result in loss of consciousness and physical seizures long before a normal individual suffers severe consequences.
