is 105 a normal blood sugar level
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Community Answer
Answered by Dr. Emily Carter, MD 🩺
A blood sugar level of 105 mg/dL can be interpreted as follows:
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Fasting Blood Sugar (before eating):
- Normal: Less than 100 mg/dL
- Prediabetes: 100–125 mg/dL
- Diabetes: 126 mg/dL or higher
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Non-Fasting Blood Sugar (random or after eating):
- Normal: Less than 140 mg/dL
- Prediabetes/Diabetes: 140–199 mg/dL or higher
A fasting blood sugar level of 105 mg/dL falls into the prediabetes range. However, a single reading is not enough to diagnose prediabetes or diabetes. 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, it’s important to monitor them regularly and discuss any patterns with your doctor.