how to read blood glucose test results

Understanding your blood glucose test results is crucial for managing diabetes or prediabetes. Here’s a quick guide:

• Normal Range:

  • Fasting Blood Sugar: 70–99 mg/dL
  • Postprandial (2 hours after eating): Less than 140 mg/dL

• Prediabetes Range:

  • Fasting Blood Sugar: 100–125 mg/dL
  • Postprandial: 140–199 mg/dL

• Diabetes Range:

  • Fasting Blood Sugar: 126 mg/dL or higher
  • Postprandial: 200 mg/dL or higher

• A1C Test Results:

  • Normal: Below 5.7%
  • Prediabetes: 5.7% to 6.4%
  • Diabetes: 6.5% or higher

If your results fall outside the normal range, consult your healthcare provider for further evaluation and management.