what is the meaning of mg/dl

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 the blood. For example, in blood sugar measurements, it represents the amount of glucose (in milligrams) present in one deciliter (100 milliliters) of blood.

• 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 fasting blood sugar levels are 126 mg/dL or higher.

This unit is commonly used in the United States for blood glucose monitoring.