Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Ivan M Suzman <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Blood sugar, PD, and off-periods To: [log in to unmask] Date sent: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 15:28:29 -0500 > My blood glucose was measured at 85, and then 26 > just fifteen minutes later,at the doctor's office yesterday. The second > reading (26) seems too low, as if the blood glucose monitor needed > re-calibration. > A blood sugar of 26 is generally incompatible with life. Someone with that level should be in coma. The monitor is defective. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************