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Answered by Dr. Emily Carter, MD

A blood sugar level of 111 mg/dL can be interpreted as follows:

  • Fasting Blood Sugar (before eating):

    • Normal: Below 100 mg/dL
    • Prediabetes: 100–125 mg/dL
    • Diabetes: 126 mg/dL or higher

    A fasting blood sugar level of 111 mg/dL falls into the prediabetes range. It indicates higher-than-normal blood sugar levels but not high enough to be classified as diabetes.

  • Non-Fasting Blood Sugar (after eating):

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

    If 111 mg/dL is a non-fasting reading, it is considered normal.

What to do:

  • If this is a fasting reading, 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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