what is the blood sugar range for type 2 diabetes
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Community Answer
Answered by Dr. Emily Carter, MD 🩺
For individuals with type 2 diabetes, blood sugar levels are typically categorized as follows:
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Normal (Non-Diabetic):
- Fasting Blood Sugar: Less than 100 mg/dL
- Postprandial (2 hours after eating): Less than 140 mg/dL
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Prediabetes:
- Fasting Blood Sugar: 100–125 mg/dL
- Postprandial: 140–199 mg/dL
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Diabetes:
- Fasting Blood Sugar: 126 mg/dL or higher
- Postprandial: 200 mg/dL or higher
Additionally, the A1C test is used to measure average blood sugar levels over the past 2–3 months:
- Normal: Below 5.7%
- Prediabetes: 5.7% to 6.4%
- Diabetes: 6.5% or higher
It's important to work with your healthcare provider to set personalized blood sugar targets based on your health condition and treatment plan.