What is a good blood sugar count for a 78 yr. old?

I doubt very seriously that you are insulin resistant, but it could happen. It would help us very much if you could give us a detailed account of what your daily caloric intake is. Maybe you could just list the food that you eat and what you drink, including alcohol, if any,

Hi, The "normal" range is 80 - 105, after fast, (the upper range used to be a bit higher some years ago). Today any figure from 110 [after fast] and above is considered to be diabetic and needs to be treated accordingly. Best regards,

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Nicotine also inhibits the release of insulin from the pancreas, a hormone that is responsible for removing excess sugar from a person's blood. This leaves the smoker in a slightly hyperglycemic condition, meaning he has more sugar in his blood than is normal. High blood sugar acts as an appetite ...

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According to a recent French study, drinking about four or more 8-ounce glasses of water a day may protect against the development of high blood sugar. You have to read between the lines, because the study doesn't prove cause and effect. People who drink more water could share some unmeasured factor ...