What is 68mg/dL in mmol/L?
When 68mg/dL is converted to mmol/L we get 3.8mmol/L. A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 3.8mmol/L is considered low for a healthy adult.
How do you convert 68mg/dL to mmol/L?
To convert 68mg/dL to mmol/L, divide by 18.018. For example, 68mg/dL / 18.018 = 3.8mmol/L.
Is 3.8mmol/L a normal blood sugar level for a healthy adult?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 3.8mmol/L is considered normal for a healthy adult. Although this blood sugar level is relatively low, it wouldn't be unusual to have this blood sugar level overnight while you sleep.
Is 3.8mmol/L a normal blood sugar level for a child?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 3.8mmol/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 3.8mmol/L a normal blood sugar level for a someone with diabetes?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 3.8mmol/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 3.8mmol/L a normal blood sugar level during pregnancy?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 3.8mmol/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 3.8mmol/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 3.8mmol/L is usually considered hypoglycemia, particularly in people with diabetes. However, a non-diabetic could sometimes have a blood sugar of 3.8mmol/L without it being "hypoglycaemia". For example, it wouldn't be unusual to have this blood sugar level overnight while you sleep.
Is 3.8mmol/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 3.8mmol/L is not usually considered hyperglycemia.
Should I see a doctor with a blood sugar reading of 3.8mmol/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 fasting blood sugar of 3.8mmol/L is low but would not be unusual in a health adult while they were sleeping. However, if you have diabetes and your blood sugar is this low, you should have something to eat or drink to raise your blood sugar. If you frequently get low blood sugar levels, you should see your doctor.
