23. Can I “feel” my high and low blood sugars reliably?
Although many people with diabetes confidently state that they can reliably detect both their high and low blood sugars without actual measurement, studies have shown that these beliefs are not usually accurate. It is generally easier to be aware of hypoglycemia (“low sugars”) than high blood sugars.
This is because the margin of safety between blood sugars in the lower part of the normal range and dangerously low blood sugars is quite narrow—only about 25 mg/dl—and the body has a vigorous and rapid response system, designed to ensure that a source of energy is rapidly found and consumed.
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