A detailed description of values of sugar in blood in terms of mg/dl depending upon the test- Fasting, maximum and Glucose tolerance
test (GTT) for Normal persons, early diabetes and established diabetes
A
few interesting facts
Blood sugar (glucose)- main fuel that the body
uses to produce energy.
Insulin,
a hormone produced by the pancreas,
helps maintain normal blood sugar
levels.
Uncontrolled
or high blood sugar levels can lead to
health complications such as blindness,
heart diseases, kidney disease.
Increase
in concentration of glucose in the blood
leads to a condition called "diabetic
coma" or hyperglycemia.
Category of a person
Fasting Value
Post Prandial
Minimum Value
Maximum Value
Value 2 hours after consuming glucose
Normal
70
100
Less than 140
Early Diabetes
101
126
140 to 200
Established
Diabetes
More than 126
-
More than 200
* All values are in Milligrams
If you have recently got tested for blood glucose level or if you have taken a Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, we can help you find out if you have diabetes.
(Note: This interpretation does not apply of you are pregnant and taking the test)
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