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Answered by Dr. Emily Carter, MD 🩺

A blood sugar level of 104 mg/dL can be interpreted as follows:

  • Fasting Blood Sugar (before eating):

    • Normal: 70–99 mg/dL
    • Prediabetes: 100–125 mg/dL
    • Diabetes: 126 mg/dL or higher
  • Random Blood Sugar (anytime):

    • Normal: Below 140 mg/dL
    • Prediabetes/Diabetes: 140–199 mg/dL or higher

A fasting blood sugar level of 104 mg/dL falls into the prediabetes range. However, a single reading is not enough to diagnose prediabetes or diabetes. It’s important to consult your healthcare provider for further testing, such as an A1C test or oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), to confirm your blood sugar status.

If you have concerns about your blood sugar levels, consider lifestyle changes such as:

  • Eating a balanced diet
  • Exercising regularly
  • Monitoring your blood sugar levels consistently

Last updated: 1/12/2025

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