Fasting Blood Glucose: Screening for Diabetes
A guide to interpreting your blood sugar results after fasting.
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Guide Overview & Important Ranges
This test measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood after you haven't eaten for at least 8 hours.
70 to 99 mg/dL
Normal
100 to 125 mg/dL
Prediabetes
126 mg/dL+
Diabetes
8-12 Hours
Fasting?
Medical Deep Dive
Interpreting Your Sugar Levels
Glucose is your body's main source of energy, but too much in the blood is damaging.
If your level is high, your doctor may order an HbA1c test to see your long-term average.
Early detection of prediabetes can allow for lifestyle changes that prevent full diabetes.
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Scientific References
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