what is a good estimated average glucose level

The estimated average glucose (eAG) level is a way to interpret your A1C results in terms of daily blood sugar levels. Here’s a general guide:

A1C (%) eAG (mg/dL) eAG (mmol/L)

6 126 7.0
6.5 140 7.8
7 154 8.6
7.5 169 9.4
8 183 10.1
8.5 197 10.9
9 212 11.8
9.5 226 12.6
10 240 13.4

• Normal: An A1C below 5.7% corresponds to an eAG of less than 117 mg/dL (6.5 mmol/L).
• Prediabetes: An A1C between 5.7% and 6.4% corresponds to an eAG of 117–137 mg/dL (6.5–7.6 mmol/L).
• Diabetes: An A1C of 6.5% or higher corresponds to an eAG of 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) or higher.

For most people with diabetes, the target eAG is around 154 mg/dL (8.6 mmol/L), which corresponds to an A1C of 7%. However, individual targets may vary based on your doctor’s recommendations and your overall health.