 [ Symptoms ] is red pepper a good supplement to treat hypertension i have read that a ingrediant in red pepper is very good at treating hypertension [ Disease ] that is a low blood sugar reading the american diabetes association recommends 70 180mgdl for most nonpregnant adults with diabetes before meals it is 70 130mgdl and 180mgdl or less after meals more or less blood sugar levels may be recommended based on individual circumstances if your grandmother continues to experience low blood sugars she should see her healthcare provider she may need changes in the medications she is taking for more on managing blood sugars see this webmd article