what is mmol/l blood sugar

Blood sugar levels are often measured in two units: millimoles per liter (mmol/L) and milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).

• mmol/L is the standard unit used in most countries outside the United States to measure blood glucose concentration.
• mg/dL is commonly used in the United States.

Conversion Between mmol/L and mg/dL

To convert between the two units:

• From mmol/L to mg/dL: Multiply by 18.
• From mg/dL to mmol/L: Divide by 18.

Example:

• A blood sugar level of 5.5 mmol/L is equivalent to 99 mg/dL.
• A blood sugar level of 126 mg/dL is equivalent to 7.0 mmol/L.

Normal Blood Sugar Ranges

• Fasting Blood Sugar (mmol/L):

  • Normal: 3.9–5.5 mmol/L
  • Prediabetes: 5.6–6.9 mmol/L
  • Diabetes: ≥7.0 mmol/L

• Post-Meal Blood Sugar (mmol/L):

  • Normal: <7.8 mmol/L
  • Prediabetes: 7.8–11.0 mmol/L
  • Diabetes: ≥11.1 mmol/L

Understanding these units and ranges can help you better manage and monitor your blood sugar levels.