what does mg dl mean

mg/dL stands for milligrams per deciliter. It is a unit of measurement used to indicate the concentration of a substance (such as glucose) in a specific volume of blood. For example, blood sugar levels are often measured in mg/dL.

• Normal blood sugar levels typically range between 70-99 mg/dL when fasting.
• Prediabetes is indicated by levels between 100-125 mg/dL.
• Diabetes is diagnosed when levels are 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests.

This unit is commonly used in the United States, while other countries may use mmol/L (millimoles per liter).