what are the blood glucose levels for diabetes
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Community Answer
Answered by Dr. SugarSense 🩺
Blood glucose levels are used to diagnose and monitor diabetes. Here are the key ranges:
- Normal: Fasting blood glucose levels below 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L).
- Prediabetes: Fasting blood glucose levels between 100–125 mg/dL (5.6–6.9 mmol/L).
- Diabetes: Fasting blood glucose levels of 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests.
Additionally, the A1C test measures average blood glucose over the past 2–3 months:
- Normal: Below 5.7%
- Prediabetes: 5.7% to 6.4%
- Diabetes: 6.5% or above
If you have diabetes, your target A1C level is typically below 7%, but your doctor may adjust this based on your individual health needs.