The blog will give you insights into the normal blood sugar ranges for various situations including diabetes, pre-diabetes and pregnancy.
There is always a different normal range for blood sugar levels in a healthy individual, a diabetic and a prediabetic individual. The range of blood sugar levels also varies with age when talking about a diabetic individual. An average normal fasting blood glucose level set by WHO lies between 70 mg/dL to 100 mg/dL. The 2-hour glucose level in plasma is judged to be at a higher or equal level- 200 mg. The chart below will summarise the average normal blood sugar levels.
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S.No. |
Group |
Fasting Blood Sugar Level (mg/dL) |
Post Prandial (PP) Blood Sugar Level (mg/dL) |
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Just after eating |
2 hrs after eating |
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1. |
Diabetes |
> 126 |
230 - 300 |
> 200 |
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2. |
Early diabetes |
101 - 126 |
190 - 230 |
140 - 200 |
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3. |
Normal |
70 - 100 |
170 - 200 |
< 140 |
Normal Blood Sugar Levels Chart for Healthy Individuals
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S.No. |
Condition |
Blood Glucose Level (mg/dL) |
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1. |
Fasting glucose levels |
< 100 mg/dL |
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2. |
Levels 1 hour after eating |
90 - 130 mg/dL |
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3. |
Levels 2 hours after eating |
90 - 110 mg/dL |
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4. |
Levels > 5 hours after meals |
70 - 90 mg/dL |
Normal Blood Sugar Levels Chart for People with Diabetes
Normal levels of blood sugar according to the age in diabetics are summarised below-
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S.No. |
Age |
Normal blood sugar level (mg/dL) |
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Fasting |
Before meal |
1-2 Hours After Eating |
Bedtime |
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1. |
Diabetics< 6 years |
80 - 180 mg/dL |
100 - 180 mg/dL |
~ 180 mg/dL |
110 - 200 mg/dL |
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2. |
Diabetics 6 - 12 years |
80 - 180 mg/dL |
90 - 180 mg/dL |
Up to 140 mg/dL |
100 - 180 mg/dL |
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3. |
Diabetics 13 - 19 years |
70 - 150 mg/dL |
90 - 130 mg/dL |
Up to 140 mg/dL |
90 - 150 mg/dL |
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4. |
Diabetics > 20 years |
< 100 mg/dL |
70 - 130 mg/dL |
< 180 mg/dL |
100 - 140 mg/dL |
Normal Blood Sugar Levels Chart for Diabetic Pregnant Women
Below given is the tabulated picture of blood sugar levels present normally in diabetic pregnant diabetic women-
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S.No. |
Condition |
Normal Blood Glucose Level (mg/dL) |
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1. |
Fasting levels |
70 - 89 mg/dL |
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2. |
Levels Before meals |
89 mg/dL |
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3. |
Levels 1-2 hours after meals |
< 120 mg/dL |
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4. |
Levels Bedtime |
100 - 140 mg/dL |
Normal Blood Sugar Levels Chart for Prediabetic individuals
Below given is the levels of blood sugar present normally for pre-diabetic people are-
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S.No. |
Condition |
Normal Blood Glucose Level (mg/dL) |
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1. |
Fasting levels |
100 - 125 mg/dL |
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2. |
Levels 2 hours after eating |
140 - 199 mg/dL |
Takeaway
The levels of sugar present in your circulation are very crucial parameters determining your overall health status. Therefore, you should keep an eye on your blood glucose levels. Keep monitoring your glucose levels at regular intervals. If you are suffering from diabetes or you are pre-diabetic, then, it is highly important to keep your sugar levels in control. If your levels are out of the normal range, this can bring a major challenge. Having a solid information base about the blood glucose normal range will help you to manage and keep monitoring your blood sugar daily.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I get my HbA1C test done?
You can book your HbA1C test online from Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center. It can be booked by calling our help centre or through our official website. We also provide free home blood sample collection services where our phlebotomist will come to your home to collect your blood sample.
What blood sugar level indicates controlled diabetes?
If your sugar level in blood lie between
- 50 mg/dL - 115 mg/dL, it is considered excellently controlled levels
- 150 mg/dL - 180 mg/dL is considered as averagely controlled levels
- beyond 215 mg/dL is considered uncontrolled levels.
What are the symptoms of high blood sugar levels?
If your blood sugar levels are high, you might have symptoms including
- Fatigue
- Urinating frequently,
- Increased thirst,
- Headaches
- Unexplained weight loss
- Altered or blurred vision.
