Question from Painesville, Ohio, USA:
I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia about two weeks ago while I was sick with a cold. Since then, my doctor told me to test my blood sugar on my own with a glucometer. Since doing so, I have noticed that I have higher than normal sugar levels. I was at 115 mg/dl [6.3 mmol/L] after fasting all night, then 90 mg/dl [5.0 mmol/L] about three hours after eating. Then, three and a half hours later, I wasn't feeling right so I checked and I was up to 95 mg/dl [5.2 mmol/L]. The next day, I tested again at similar times with similar results. Today, I started at 89 mg/dl [4.9 mmol/L], which is normal. I was 110 mg/dl [6.1 mmol/L] about three hours later, then 115 mg/dl [6.3 mmol/L] before eating again. Now, before bed, I'm at 98 mg/dl [5.4 mmol/L]. I have had symptoms of fatigue, increased urination, increased hunger and thirst, and blurry eyes. Two weeks ago, I had a random blood test. Do you think I need to go back to the doctor for a glucose tolerance test?