what's a good glucose number
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Community Answer
Answered by Dr. SugarSense 🩺
A good glucose number depends on whether you're checking your blood sugar while fasting or after eating. Here are general guidelines:
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Fasting Blood Sugar (before eating):
- Normal: 70–99 mg/dL
- Prediabetes: 100–125 mg/dL
- Diabetes: 126 mg/dL or higher
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Postprandial (2 hours after eating):
- Normal: Less than 140 mg/dL
- Prediabetes: 140–199 mg/dL
- Diabetes: 200 mg/dL or higher
For people with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends an A1C level of less than 7%, which corresponds to an average blood glucose level of about 154 mg/dL. However, individual targets may vary based on your health condition and doctor's advice.