what does mmol l mean

mmol/L stands for millimoles per liter, a unit of measurement used to express the concentration of substances in the blood, such as glucose. It is commonly used in many countries outside the United States to measure blood sugar levels.

• 1 mmol/L of glucose is equivalent to 18 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter), which is the unit used in the U.S.

For example:

• A normal fasting blood glucose level is typically 4.0–5.4 mmol/L.
• A level above 7.0 mmol/L may indicate diabetes.

Understanding these units is important for interpreting blood sugar test results, especially if you are comparing measurements from different regions or devices.