is 118 blood sugar high
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Community Answer
Answered by Dr. Emily Carter, MD 🩺
A blood sugar level of 118 mg/dL can be interpreted as follows:
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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 of 118 mg/dL falls into the prediabetes range.
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Postprandial (after eating):
- Normal: Below 140 mg/dL
- Prediabetes/Diabetes: 140–199 mg/dL or higher
- A postprandial blood sugar of 118 mg/dL is considered normal.
If your blood sugar is 118 mg/dL while fasting, it may indicate prediabetes, and you should consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation. If this is a post-meal reading, it is within the normal range.