Managing Blood Sugar Levels: Health Impact

Blood sugar levels indicate the concentration of glucose in the blood, essential for energy production and metabolic functions in the body.
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Blood Sugar Levels FAQ


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What is a normal blood sugar level?

Normal blood sugar levels are between 70 and 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, your healthcare provider will talk to you about goal ranges for your blood sugar and how to maintain them. How can you reduce your blood sugar levels immediately?

What should my glucose levels be?

What should your glucose levels be? There’s no magic number for your blood sugar. However, many people with diabetes strive to keep their glucose levels under 140 mg/dL on average.

What is a normal blood sugar level after 2 hours?

A blood sugar level less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is normal. A reading of more than 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) after two hours means you have diabetes. A reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L and 11.0 mmol/L) means you have prediabetes.

What are normal blood sugar levels?

For the majority of healthy individuals, normal blood sugar levels are as follows: For people with diabetes, blood sugar level targets are as follows: Before meals : 4 to 7 mmol/L for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes After meals : under 9 mmol/L for people with type 1 diabetes and under 8.5mmol/L for people with type 2 diabetes

Why do you need to know your blood sugar levels?

Knowing your blood sugar levels helps you manage your diabetes and reduces your risk of having serious complications – now and in the future. What are blood sugar levels? Your blood sugar levels, also known as blood glucose levels, are a measurement that show how much glucose you have in your blood.

What should a high blood glucose level be?

To minimise your risk of long‑term problems caused by blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, you should aim for the following target levels: between 5 and 7 mmol/litre before breakfast ('fasting' level) between 4 and 7 mmol/litre before meals at other times of the day.

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