what is considered a fasting blood sugar

Fasting blood sugar (or fasting blood glucose) refers to the level of glucose in your blood after not eating or drinking anything except water for at least 8 hours. It is commonly measured to assess blood sugar control and diagnose diabetes or prediabetes.

Here are the general ranges for fasting blood sugar levels:

Fasting Blood Sugar Level Interpretation

Less than 100 mg/dL Normal
100–125 mg/dL Prediabetes
126 mg/dL or higher Diabetes

If your fasting blood sugar is consistently high, consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation and management.