is 107 high for blood sugar
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Community Answer
Answered by Dr. Emily Carter, MD
A blood sugar level of 107 mg/dL can be interpreted as follows:
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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 107 mg/dL falls into the prediabetes range. It indicates higher-than-normal blood sugar levels but not high enough to be classified as diabetes.
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Post-Meal Blood Sugar (1–2 hours after eating):
- Normal: Less than 140 mg/dL
- Prediabetes/Diabetes: 140 mg/dL or higher
If 107 mg/dL is measured after eating, it is considered normal.
What to do?
- If this is a fasting reading, consult your doctor for further evaluation, including an A1C test or oral glucose tolerance test.
- Focus on lifestyle changes such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, and weight management to prevent progression to diabetes.