{"id":15742,"date":"2020-10-05T13:56:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T17:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=15742"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:59:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:59:49","slug":"normal-blood-glucose-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/normal-blood-glucose-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"What are normal blood sugar levels?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#blood-sugar-tests\">Blood sugar tests<\/a> | <a href=\"#glucose-factors\">Factors that affect test results<\/a> | <a href=\"#normal-blood-sugar-levels-charts\">Normal blood sugar levels charts<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"#dangerous-blood-sugar-levels\">Dangerous blood sugar levels<\/a> | <a href=\"#hypoglycemia\">Low blood sugar<\/a> | <a href=\"#hyperglycemia\">High blood sugar<\/a> | <a href=\"#diabetes-care-team\">When to see a doctor<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bNFTH79eV8A?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose, or sugar, that someone has in their blood at any given time. Having high or low blood sugar levels could indicate an underlying health condition, like diabetes, that may require medical attention. Blood glucose levels fluctuate during the day, and what\u2019s considered a normal range differs between people with and without diabetes. If you\u2019ve recently had your blood sugar tested, use the charts below to understand what your results mean.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Metformin with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. 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Or, if you are experiencing certain symptoms, your doctor may order one or more of the following tests to check your blood sugar. Blood glucose is measured in milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dL).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/blood-tests-for-diabetes\/\"><b>More about blood tests for diabetes<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A1C test<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A hemoglobin A1C test, known as \u201cA1C,\u201d is a measure of blood sugar control over three months. This test can be done in the lab; however, many endocrinologists can perform this test with a finger stick in the office.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your provider will tell you what your A1C goals should be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Test results: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, normal A1C in people without diabetes is 5.6% or less, a level of 5.7% to 6.4% is in the prediabetes range (and the higher the number in this range, the greater the risk is for developing Type 2 diabetes), and a level of 6.5% or more indicates diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/normal-a1c-levels\/\"><b>More about A1C levels<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting blood glucose test<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This glucose blood test can be done in the lab or the healthcare provider\u2019s office with a simple finger stick\u2014or your doctor may prescribe a meter and have you test regularly at home. Some people have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) where they can see their blood sugar levels in real-time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Test results: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/getting-tested.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting blood sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels indicate what your blood sugar is when you haven\u2019t eaten for at least eight hours. Normal blood sugar levels for adults without diabetes are less than 100 mg\/dL after fasting. A fasting glucose level of 100-125 mg\/dL indicates prediabetes, and 126 mg\/dL or higher indicates diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/fasting-blood-sugar\/\"><b>More about fasting blood sugar levels<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glucose screening test<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The test for gestational diabetes is called a glucose screening test. During the test, you will drink a sugary beverage. Then, your blood sugar will be checked one hour later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Test results: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A normal result is 140 mg\/dL or less. If the level is higher than 140, your provider will order a glucose tolerance test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/glucose-test-pregnancy\/\"><b>Understanding your pregnancy glucose test result<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glucose tolerance test<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>What to expect: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A glucose tolerance test (also known as an oral glucose tolerance test) will measure your blood glucose levels before and after you drink a sugary liquid. You will first have a fasting blood sugar level taken. Then you\u2019ll drink the sugary liquid, and have your blood sugar tested one hour later, two hours later, and possibly three hours later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Test results: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the two-hour mark, normal blood glucose levels are 140 mg\/dL or lower, while 140-199 mg\/dL indicates prediabetes and 200 mg\/dL or higher indicates diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/types-of-diabetes\/\">Types of diabetes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"glucose-factors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors that affect blood glucose levels<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glucose is a simple sugar that\u2019s always present in the bloodstream. You\u2019ll get different results depending on when you test your sugar. Many factors affect the variation of blood sugar levels throughout the day:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of food consumed, how much, and when<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menstrual periods\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-causes-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors for diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include genetic and environmental factors, such as having a family member with diabetes, having prediabetes, being overweight or obese, having certain genes, and being of a certain race or ethnicity. High-risk individuals can prevent some forms of diabetes by consulting a diabetes educator, maintaining a healthy body weight, and improving their overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"normal-blood-sugar-levels-charts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are healthy blood sugar levels for a nondiabetic person?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal glucose levels in adults without diabetes, who haven\u2019t eaten for at least eight hours (fasting) are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/diabetes\/a1c\/diagnosis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less than 100 mg\/dL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Blood sugar levels after eating will rise and hit their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetesjournals.org\/care\/article\/24\/4\/775\/23438\/Postprandial-Blood-Glucose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peak<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in about one hour. Blood sugar levels in healthy people without diabetes will usually stay under 140 mg\/dL, and return to normal levels within two or three hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h3><span class=\"title\">Normal blood sugar levels by age for people without diabetes<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Age<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time of day<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Blood sugar in mg\/dL<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children &lt; 6 years old<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 100 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 hours after eating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 120 to 140 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedtime\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 100 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children 6-12 years old<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 100 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 hours after eating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 120 to 140 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedtime\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 100 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adolescents 13-19 years old<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 100 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 hours after eating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 120 to 140 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedtime\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 100 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults 20+ years old<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 100 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 hours after eating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 120 to 140 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedtime\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 100 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant women<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 100 mg\/dL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/blood-sugar-chart\/\"><b>See more blood sugar charts<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal blood sugar levels for people with diabetes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal sugar levels for those with diabetes will also vary depending on someone\u2019s age and the time of day. For example, when fasting, blood sugar levels are often in the target goal range. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type of food eaten<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will impact blood sugar levels in different ways. A meal with a lot of carbohydrates (cereal, cookies, waffles) will raise blood sugar quicker than a meal that contains carbohydrates, protein, and fat (a hamburger and french fries). Blood sugar will rise after a meal but will start to return to normal levels in several hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at what blood sugar levels should be in those with diabetes based on their age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h3><span class=\"title\">Target blood sugar levels by age for people with diabetes<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Age<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time of day<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Blood sugar in mg\/dL<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children &lt; 6 years old<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before meal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100-180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 hours after eating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedtime\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">110-200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children 6-12 years old<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before meal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90-180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 hours after eating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 140<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedtime\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100-180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adolescents 13-19 years old<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70-150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before meal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90-130<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 hours after eating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 140<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedtime\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90-150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults 20+ years old<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before meal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70-130<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 hours after eating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedtime\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100-140<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant women<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;95<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before meal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95 or less<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 hours after eating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 hour: 140 or less<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 hours: 120 or less<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target blood glucose levels in children with diabetes\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children younger than 6 years of age should have a target range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chadkids.org\/diabetes-education\/monitoring-blood-glucose-and-ketones\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80 to 200 mg\/dL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each day. The amount of glucose in a child\u2019s body will fluctuate from the time they wake up to after they\u2019ve eaten meals and again before bedtime. For this reason, kids with diabetes or hypoglycemic episodes may have to have their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/track-blood-sugar.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar levels tested<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the middle of the night by their parents. Many children (and adults) with Type 1 diabetes use continuous glucose monitoring, which mostly eliminates the need for finger sticks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/child-type-1-diabetes\/\"><b>Your child was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. What\u2019s next?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target blood glucose levels for young adults with diabetes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teenagers should have average blood sugar levels that range between 70 to 150 mg\/dL over the course of their day. Teenage years can often be the most difficult for adolescents with diabetes to manage, not only because of the hormonal component but also because managing diabetes requires a lot of responsibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target blood glucose levels for adults with diabetes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you wake up in the morning, your fasting blood sugar is generally at its lowest because you haven\u2019t consumed food for about eight hours. However, many people experience an increase in blood sugar levels in the early morning hours. If you\u2019re an adult and struggling with glucose control, your healthcare provider can help you develop a treatment plan to manage your blood sugar better. Blood glucose levels outside the ranges listed in the blood sugar levels chart by age above are categorized as either high or low blood sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our diabetes newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Diabetes Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target blood glucose levels for adults with gestational diabetes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/diabetes\/gestational-diabetes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Diabetes Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s targets for pregnant women are 95 mg\/dL before a meal, 140 mg\/dL or less one hour after a meal, and 120 mg\/dL or less two hours after a meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/gestational.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gestational diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a type of diabetes that develops in pregnancy\u2014in women that were not already diagnosed with diabetes. Gestational diabetes usually develops around 24 weeks of pregnancy, so your healthcare provider will order a test around 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy\u2014or earlier if you are at higher risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing gestational diabetes consists of dietary changes, exercise, checking blood sugar, and monitoring the baby. Diabetes medication or insulin may be required. It is important to manage gestational diabetes because the condition can increase the mom\u2019s risk of high blood pressure as well as having a larger baby (9 pounds or more) that will need a C-section delivery. Gestational diabetes also increases the baby\u2019s risk of being born early, having low blood sugar, and developing Type 2 diabetes later in life. Although blood sugar levels will likely return to normal after childbirth, about 50% of women with gestational diabetes will eventually develop Type 2 diabetes. Your care team will continue to monitor you after childbirth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/gestational-diabetes-diet-treatments\/\"><b>What to know about gestational diabetes<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dangerous-blood-sugar-levels\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What level of blood sugar is dangerous?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/low-blood-sugar.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in adults is generally considered to be less than 70 mg\/dL. Dangerously low blood glucose levels are below 54 mg\/dL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood sugar levels are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/managing\/manage-blood-sugar.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">considered high<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they\u2019re above 130 mg\/dL before a meal or 180 mg\/dL within one to two hours after a meal. However, many people won\u2019t start to experience symptoms of high blood sugar until their levels are at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesselfmanagement.com\/managing-diabetes\/blood-glucose-management\/high-blood-sugar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 mg\/dL or higher<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different people will have different blood glucose targets set by their healthcare provider, based on various factors such as age and other medical conditions. Your healthcare provider will give you more information about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/dangerous-level-of-blood-sugar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what actions to take<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your particular high or low blood sugar ranges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"hypoglycemia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood sugar levels<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/hypoglycemia.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypoglycemia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> happens when blood glucose levels drop too low. People who take insulin may have low blood sugar if they take too much insulin or mistime the insulin dose in relation to food, or if they exercise more than usual when there is fast-acting insulin in the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood sugar can also be caused by many things including certain medications or combinations of medications, alcohol, endocrine disorders, eating disorders, and disorders of the liver, kidneys, or heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/low-blood-sugar-symptoms\/\"><b>Low blood sugar symptoms<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way to know for sure if your blood sugar is low is to test it with a glucose meter (a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/vitro-diagnostics\/blood-glucose-monitoring-devices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose monitoring device)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or monitor it with a continuous glucose monitor such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/dexcom-g6-sensor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dexcom G6.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to raise blood sugar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your blood sugar is low (or if you don\u2019t have access to these tools and start to feel the symptoms of low blood sugar), the general guidelines from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/medication-management\/blood-glucose-testing-and-control\/hypoglycemia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Diabetes Association (ADA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are to consume 15 grams of fast-acting carbs (such as Smarties, fruit juice, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/glucose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose tablets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to raise your blood sugar levels and avoid further symptoms. Your healthcare provider will give you a plan for what to do in case of low blood sugar that is specifically designed for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/glucagon-emergency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucagon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on hand that you take everywhere with you, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/baqsimi-one-pack\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baqsimi nasal spray<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in case of a low blood sugar emergency. After learning how to use it, teach your family, friends, and caregivers how to administer it to you in case of an emergency where you are unconscious and cannot eat or drink. Also, always wear a medical alert identification to let first responders know that you have diabetes in case of an emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-raise-blood-sugar\/\"><b>More on how to raise blood sugar fast<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"hyperglycemia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood sugar levels<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/medication-management\/blood-glucose-testing-and-control\/hyperglycemia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperglycemia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the medical term for having too much sugar in your blood. Hyperglycemia happens when the body doesn\u2019t have enough insulin or when it can\u2019t use insulin correctly. Many things can cause high blood sugar levels like Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, stress, illness, or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/why-high-blood-sugar-morning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dawn phenomenon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/high-blood-sugar-symptoms\/\"><b>High blood sugar symptoms<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Untreated hyperglycemia can lead to a condition called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/diabetic-ketoacidosis.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetic ketoacidosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ketoacidosis is where the body creates waste products called ketones that can build up in the blood and become life-threatening. A blood or urine test can check for the presence of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-are-ketones\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ketones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of ketoacidosis include abdominal pain, fast or deep breathing, nausea, vomiting, exhaustion, fruity-smelling breath, and vision loss (in rare cases).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen patients experience any of these accompanied by elevated blood sugar levels, diabetic patients are advised to go directly to the ER to avoid diabetes-induced coma,\u201d says Vikram Tarugu, MD, a gastroenterologist and the CEO of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/detoxofsouthflorida.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detox of South Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cPatients who have elevated blood sugar may also present with frothy, ketone-like smelling breath.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to lower blood sugar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/natural-remedies-for-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy lifestyle changes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and medical treatments that can help treat hyperglycemia:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diabetes-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat a healthy diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with whole, low-sugar foods that are minimally processed to keep the amount of glucose in the body at a lower level.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-exercise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if there are no ketones present in the bloodstream. You can check if you have ketones with a urine test or blood glucose meter.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/benefits-of-drinking-water\/\">Drink lots of water<\/a> to help your body get rid of sugar in your urine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/insulins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insulin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to correct high glucose levels. Your healthcare provider can help you determine the correct insulin dosages to help reduce elevated blood sugar levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take medications as per your healthcare provider\u2019s recommendations. Some of the most commonly prescribed oral medications for high blood sugar are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/glipizide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glipizide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/glyburide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glyburide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/resources\/diabetes\"><strong>Diabetes coupons &amp; discount diabetic supplies<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"diabetes-care-team\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to see a healthcare provider<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting professional medical advice from a healthcare provider like your primary care doctor or an endocrinologist is the best way to learn more about whether your blood sugar levels are where they should be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not getting proper treatment for low or high blood sugar levels can lead to long-term, serious health problems. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diabetes-complications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes complications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include diabetic ketoacidosis, nerve damage, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diabetic-wound-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">severe infections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, kidney disease, high blood pressure, damaged blood vessels, heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. Regular checkups with your diabetes care team can help prevent these complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see a healthcare provider about your blood sugar levels, be prepared to answer questions about risk factors like what you eat, how much you exercise, and your family history. Some healthcare providers may want to take a blood sample to test your blood sugar levels and A1C. You may have to fast eight hours beforehand to get accurate test results, so it\u2019s always a good idea to check before your appointment. Your healthcare team can create a diabetes treatment plan if you&#8217;re prediabetic or if you have diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure your treatment plan includes instructions on when you would need to seek emergency medical care. Emergency rooms are equipped to handle high blood sugar levels and can administer treatments like insulin therapy and fluid or electrolyte replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/es\/recursos\/niveles-normales-de-glucosa-en-sangre\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lea este art\u00edculo en espa\u00f1ol aqu\u00ed.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blood sugar tests | Factors that affect test results | Normal blood sugar levels charts |\u00a0Dangerous blood sugar levels | Low blood sugar | High blood sugar | When to see a doctor A blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose, or sugar, that someone has in their blood at any given time. 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