Important Numbers About Diabetes

Awareness of blood glucose is essential for preventing complications, whether or not you have diabetes. Here is a simple guide to key numbers:

🔵 For people with diabetes:

- Fasting:

✅ Normal: 120 - 140 mg/dL

🔻 Below 80: low glucose, juice or fast-acting sugars are recommended.

🔺 Above 200: high glucose, take appropriate treatment according to your doctor's instructions.

- Two hours after eating:

✅ Normal: below 200 mg/dL

🟢 For people without diabetes:

- Fasting:

✅ Normal: 80 - 110 mg/dL

🔻 Below 80: low glucose, a snack or sugars are recommended.

🔺 Above 140: potential elevation, diabetes testing is recommended for reassurance.

- Two hours after eating:

✅ Normal: below 140 mg/dL

Above 140 may indicate impaired glucose tolerance. See your doctor.

- Do not wait for symptoms!

Early, regular blood glucose testing protects against complications.