What is a normal blood glucose level?
Normal or usual plasma blood glucose (sugar) levels range depending on the time of day, meals, and other factors. Using a chart like the one below can help you and your healthcare provider develop a program of regular blood glucose monitoring for diabetes management.
These are considered normal blood glucose ranges for people without diabetes and with diabetes:
Time of Check Goal ranges for people without diabetes. Goal ranges for people with diabetes
- Before breakfast (fasting) <100 mg/dL 70-130mg/dL
- Before lunch, supper and snack <110 mg/dL 70-130 mg/dL
- Two hours after meals <140 mg/dL <180 mg/dL
- Bedtime <120 mg/dL 90-150 mg/dL
A1C (also known as glycosylated hemoglobin A1c, HbA1c, or glycohemoglobin A1c) <6% <7%
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