what is blood sugar level measured in
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Community Answer
Answered by Dr. SugarSense 🩺
Blood sugar levels are typically measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) in the United States. In many other countries, blood sugar levels are measured in millimoles per liter (mmol/L).
Here’s a quick reference table for blood sugar level measurements:
Measurement Unit Normal Range (Fasting) Prediabetes Range Diabetes Range
mg/dL 70–99 100–125 126 or higher
mmol/L 3.9–5.5 5.6–6.9 7.0 or higher
Blood sugar levels can be measured using a glucose meter for at-home testing or through laboratory tests like the A1C test, which provides an average blood sugar level over the past 2–3 months.