what is blood sugar level called
Asked by: GlucoseWatcher
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Answered by Dr. SugarSense 🩺
Blood sugar level is commonly referred to as blood glucose level. It measures the concentration of glucose in your blood, which is a critical indicator of your metabolic health. Blood glucose levels are typically measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) in the United States or millimoles per liter (mmol/L) in many other countries.
Key Terms:
- Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS): Measured after not eating for at least 8 hours.
- Postprandial Blood Sugar: Measured after eating.
- HbA1c (A1C): Reflects average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months.
Monitoring blood glucose levels is essential for managing diabetes and prediabetes.