is 118 blood sugar high

A blood sugar level of 118 mg/dL can be interpreted as follows:

• 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.

• 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.