Glucose Levels - Diabetes Message Board

GEORGEP · 01-24-2008, 01:20 PM

What is a normal blood glucose level during the day? I had blood work done at the hospital the other day because I have acute bronchitis and I asked the nurse if my sugar was ok and she said it was 121. I know the fasting glucose is supposed to be under 100 and my last test it was 92.

mfg52 · 01-24-2008, 06:45 PM

It depends. The "Normal" Ranges have recently become lower. 2 years ago the ranges I was given are:

"Healthy" Blood Suger Ranges

Before Meals~ 90 - 130
2 Hours After Meals~ Under 180
Bedtime~ 100 - 140

If you are concerned about your BG levels please ask your Doctor or endocrinologist do an (Hb A1c), A.K.A. Glycosylated Hemoglobin. "Normal" ranges were, again 2 years ago, 4.8 - 6.4.

SamQKitty · 01-24-2008, 09:02 PM

According to the Joslin Diabetes Center, the goals for non-diabetics are as follows:

Before breakfast (fasting) 100 or less

Before lunch, dinner and snack: less than 110

Two hours after a meal: Less than 140

Bedtime: Less than 120

A1c: Less than 6.0

Ruth

GEORGEP · 01-25-2008, 07:52 AM

Thanks, My a1c LEVEL was 5.7 when they checked it recently and my fasting glucose was 92..

SamQKitty · 01-25-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GEORGEP

Thanks, My a1c LEVEL was 5.7 when they checked it recently and my fasting glucose was 92..

George,
It sounds as if your numbers are fine, at least your fasting and A1cd. If that 121 that you had earlier was NOT a fasting, then you have nothing to worry about.