What is 39mg/dL in mmol/L?
When 39mg/dL is converted to mmol/L we get 2.2mmol/L. A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 2.2mmol/L is considered very low for a healthy adult.
How do you convert 39mg/dL to mmol/L?
To convert 39mg/dL to mmol/L, divide by 18.018. For example, 39mg/dL / 18.018 = 2.2mmol/L.
Is 2.2mmol/L a normal blood sugar level for a healthy adult?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 2.2mmol/L is considered abnormal for a healthy adult. A blood sugar level of 2.9mmol/L or less is very low. A healthy adult may occasionally get near this level when asleep but it would be unusual to have blood sugar this low when awake. If you did, there's a good chance you would have symptoms of low blood sugar.
Is 2.2mmol/L a normal blood sugar level for a child?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 2.2mmol/L is considered abnormal for a child. A fasting blood sugar level of 3.9mmol/L or less is low. A child may occasionally get near this level when asleep and fasted but it would be unusual to have blood sugar this low when awake. Children with a blood sugar level of under 70mg/dL may have symptoms of low blood sugar such as shaking, sweating, hunger, headache, looking pale or being confused. In a child with diabetes a blood sugar less than 70mg/dL would be considered a hypo.
Is 2.2mmol/L a normal blood sugar level for a someone with diabetes?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 2.2mmol/L is considered abnormal for someone with diabetes. A fasting blood sugar level of 3.9mmol/L or less is low. A diabetic with a blood sugar level of under 70mg/dL would likely have symptoms of low blood sugar such as shaking, sweating, hunger, headache, looking pale or being confused. Anyone with diabetes and a blood sugar this low should be aware of how to treat a hypo.
Is 2.2mmol/L a normal blood sugar level during pregnancy?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 2.2mmol/L is considered abnormal for someone during pregnancy. A fasting blood sugar level of 3.9mmol/L or less is low. A pregnant person with a blood sugar level of under 3.9mmol/L may have symptoms of low blood sugar such as shaking, sweating, hunger, headache, looking pale or being confused. They should seek medical attention and ensure they eat something.
Is 2.2mmol/L hypoglycaemia?
Hypoglycemia is when blood sugar levels are too low - typically below 3.9mmol/L. Symptoms of hypoglycaemia include shaking, sweating, hunger, headache, looking pale or being confused. A blood sugar of 2.2mmol/L is usually considered hypoglycemia, particularly in people with diabetes.
Is 2.2mmol/L hyperglycaemia?
Hyperglycemia is when there’s too much glucose in the blood - typically above 11mmol/L 2 hours after a meal or above 6.9mmol/L when fasted. A fasting blood sugar of 2.2mmol/L is not usually considered hyperglycemia.
Should I see a doctor with a blood sugar reading of 2.2mmol/L?
In general, you should see a doctor if you're having high or very low blood sugar levels. It's unusual for non-diabetics to get very low blood sugar level because the body doesn't let glucose levels get too low because glucose is essential for brain function. A blood sugar of 2.2mmol/L is very low and you should have something to eat or drink to raise your blood sugar and consider seeing a doctor, particularly if you have diabetes.
