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Hello, I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician.
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I understand your concern. A random blood sugar level of 73 mg/dL is slightly on the lower side of normal, but not dangerously low. Normal random sugar in healthy adults usually ranges between 80â140 mg/dL depending on when and what you last ate. Feeling sleepy or tired when it drops below 80 may mean that your body is a bit sensitive to fluctuations in sugar levels, a condition sometimes referred to as reactive hypoglycemia.
1. Advices
Do not skip meals or stay hungry for long periods. Eat every 3â4 hours.
Include complex carbohydrates (roti, rice, oats), proteins (eggs, dal, paneer), and some healthy fats (nuts, ghee) in each meal to keep sugars stable.
Avoid excessive tea, coffee, or refined sugar â these can cause sudden sugar spikes and drops.
2. What to Monitor
Whether sleepiness or weakness occurs a few hours after eating (common in reactive hypoglycemia).
Record sugar levels when you feel symptoms â both before and after meals.
3. Management
You donât need to take glucose regularly unless sugar levels fall below 65 mg/dL with symptoms like sweating, dizziness, or palpitations.
For now, correct your diet pattern instead of using glucose powder frequently, as that can worsen fluctuations.
You may take a small fruit, biscuit, or handful of dry fruits when feeling drowsy instead of plain glucose.
If symptoms persist, a fasting and postprandial insulin level test can help evaluate your sugar regulation.
4. When to Consult a Doctor Immediately
If you experience fainting, tremors, or sweating with very low readings (
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carry chocolate/ dairymilk with you
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If you often feel weak, dizzy, shaky, or sweaty with readings around this level, it could mean mild hypoglycemia for you personally.
Next Steps
Make sure you are not skipping meals or overexercising.
If your blood sugar drops below 70 mg/dL, that’s considered low and should be treated (for example, with fruit juice or glucose tablets).
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keep glucose tablet or a candy with you whenever you feel like this take one
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It depends on the lifestyle you follow.
You need to regularise your diet to maintain your sugar levels.
Take an online appointment to discuss further.
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Kindky do connect and consult
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Take a glass of milk daily.
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Video consult me to avoid further complications.
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Blood test. Vit D and Vit B ,serum electrolyte
As early as possible and revert back with report
Till start consuming fruits like banana mango etc
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If you are experiencing fatigue —then you should take glucose
Also get iron profile now
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It is within normal range (70-110) but if you are having some symptoms or persistent low blood glucose that is a warning sign
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you have to visit physician or endocrinologist for the workup
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It is slightly low but to prevent further complications or before you feel dizzy you should try to keep that up to the mark by consuming glucose... And try not to stay empty stomach for too long and keep a candy or biscuit or something with you whenever you go out.
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further consultation
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Yes it slightly low, have meals in regular interval, and consult your physician if you still feel the same symptoms.
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Yes and there has to be a cause for the same that needs to be targeted
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consult a physician please
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Blood sugar 73 mg/dL = slightly low
Normal blood sugar level = 80 - 140 mg/dl
Regular balanced meals + glucose when symptomatic.
Long-term: Dietary modification and monitoring.
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Frequent small meals: Eat every 3–4 hours — include complex carbs (whole grains), protein, and healthy fats.
Avoid simple sugars: Limit sweets, soft drinks, and white bread (they cause sugar spikes and sudden drops).
Include protein in breakfast: e.g eggs, milk, nuts, or peanut butter.
- Stay hydrated.
- Avoid long fasting (don’t skip meals).
- Carry glucose tablets or ORS: Take only if you feel dizzy, shaky, or very weak
Monitor sugar levels: Check fasting, post-meal, and random glucose occasiona
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Take a RFT and eat well
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73 is lower side of normal. In a healthy person, glucose regulatory system is robust enough.
However if sugar is going down , take small frequent meals. Do not skip meals
Avoid sugary, fried foods. Drink adequate water.
Get serum b13, vit d and proteins done and share results. Then I can definitely help you to get cured.
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Hello, I understand your concern and you are absolutely right to pay attention to these symptoms.
Is 73 mg/dl considered low sugar?
Yes, a random blood glucose of 73 mg/dl is on the lower side, especially if you are experiencing symptoms like:
Excessive sleepiness
Fatigue or weakness
Dizziness
Shakiness or mood changes
When blood sugar drops below 80 mg/dl, some individuals—especially those who are sensitive—can start feeling symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia. Even though your CBC, Thyroid, and BP are normal, your body may not be maintaining stable glucose levels throughout the day.
Why This Is Happening:
Long gaps between meals
High-sugar or refined food intake leading to sudden crashes
Hormonal imbalance, stress, or nutritional deficiency (especially protein or B12)
Sleep cycle disturbance
What You Should Do Immediately:
Eat small, balanced meals every 3-4 hours
Include protein and fiber in every meal to stabilize sugar
Avoid excessive tea, coffee, or sugary foods on an empty stomach
Stay hydrated and maintain regular sleep-wake cycle
Important:
If this condition is ignored, it may worsen over time and affect metabolism, mood, energy levels, and future risk of diabetes.
I can help you identify the exact cause and design a personalized plan
(including diet chart, sugar stabilization method, and lifestyle correction)
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Yes its low
You need to change your life style
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Follow up for consultation for medication
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If the blood sugar is fasting then it's ok as the range is between 70-100 but if the blood sugar is after eating then it should be above 120 not lower than that
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monitor ur random blood sugar and fasting blood sugar
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It's before breakfast value or after breakfast value???
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normal range in empty stomach (8hrs no food no water)
70-110
and 2hrs after having food normal value 126-140
..if the values are less or more than than then u need to consult..
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Belgaum
Yes u need take glucose which can provide u instant energy and raise blood sugar level always keep some sweet chocolate with u
Hypoglycemia is dangerous
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ashish Pamecha
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Mandsaur
It is low and if u want to consult feel free to message me.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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