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Answered by Dr. Emily 🩺

A blood sugar level of 106 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

    A fasting blood sugar level of 106 mg/dL falls into the prediabetes range. This indicates slightly elevated blood sugar levels, which may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

  • Post-Meal Blood Sugar (1–2 hours after eating):

    • Normal: Less than 140 mg/dL
    • Prediabetes/Diabetes: 140 mg/dL or higher

    If 106 mg/dL is measured after eating, it is considered normal.

What to Do:

  • If this is a fasting result, consult your doctor for further evaluation, such as an A1C test or oral glucose tolerance test.
  • Adopt lifestyle changes like a balanced diet, regular exercise, and weight management to lower your risk of progressing to diabetes.

Last updated: 1/12/2025

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