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Answered by Dr. Emily 🩺

A blood sugar level of 115 mg/dL can be interpreted as follows:

  • Fasting Blood Sugar (before eating):

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

    A fasting blood sugar level of 115 mg/dL falls into the prediabetes range. It indicates higher-than-normal blood sugar levels but not high enough to be classified as diabetes.

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

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

    If 115 mg/dL is measured after eating, it is considered normal.

What to do?

  • If this is a fasting level, consult your doctor for further evaluation, including an A1C test or oral glucose tolerance test.
  • Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight management can help lower blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

Last updated: 1/12/2025

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