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Answered by Dr. Emily Carter, MD 🩺

A blood sugar level of 132 mg/dL can be considered high depending on the context:

  • Fasting Blood Sugar: If measured after fasting (not eating for at least 8 hours), a level of 132 mg/dL is higher than the normal range (70–99 mg/dL) and may indicate prediabetes or diabetes.
  • Post-Meal Blood Sugar: If measured 1–2 hours after eating, 132 mg/dL is generally within the normal range (less than 140 mg/dL is considered normal).

If you consistently see high readings, consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and testing, such as an A1C test, which provides an average blood sugar level over the past 3 months.

Last updated: 1/12/2025

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