WHAT IS THE NORMAL BLOOD SUGAR?

A fasting blood sugar should be ordered by your doctor and done by a laboratory after you have fasted for 8-10 hours.

RESULTS  

Normal blood sugar (no Diabetes)  less than 100.  
Pre- Diabetes 100-125.
Diabetes is generally diagnosed  126 or higher on two different occasions.  

With the most common type of Diabetes (Type 2), the condition comes on gradually over a period of 7-10 years. Therefore, if you are tested and your blood sugar is between 110 and 125, you may have Pre-Diabetes which means you are starting to develop problems with maintaining a normal blood sugar. It is critical that you take action. Efforts to lose weight and get more exercise can make a tremendous difference. Ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian. If action is taken, you can reduce your risk of developing Diabetes by about 50%. If no action is taken, you are placing yourself at greater risk of developing Diabetes.  

 WHO SHOULD HAVE THE FASTING BLOOD SUGAR TEST?

  • If you score 10 or higher on the risk test.
  • If you are age 45 or older, overweight, get little or no exercise, have a family history of Diabetes.
  • If you are under age 45, overweight and any of the following are true:

Blood pressure of 140/90 or higher.

Cholesterol higher than 200.

Triglycerides higher than 150.

Family history.

History of gestational diabetes.

Get little or no exercise.

Are in one of the high risk ethnic groups (African American, Hispanic American, Native American Indian, Latino American)