Normal Blood Sugar Levels Chart for Healthy Individuals and Those with Diabetes

All of us crave sugar and love to eat sugar-rich foods. This is enjoyable only till our sugar levels are in control, after which it surely becomes a cause of concern. Managing blood sugar levels and keeping them within an optimum range is very crucial for a healthy life. Optimum sugar levels are defined differently by different health associations which can sometimes be confusing for common people. In this article, we take a look at the normal blood sugar level chart for healthy, prediabetic, pregnant and non-pregnant diabetic individuals. 

Normal Blood Sugar Levels

 

The normal range of blood sugar levels differs for healthy, diabetic and prediabetic individuals. The range also varies according to the age in diabetic individuals.  According to WHO, on an average, the normal fasting blood glucose value lies between 70 mg/dL to 100 mg/dL. The 2 hour plasma glucose level is estimated to be greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL according to 2006 WHO recommendations. The average normal blood sugar levels are summarised in the chart below:

S.No.	Group	Fasting Blood Sugar Level (mg/dL)	Post Prandial (PP) Blood Sugar Level (mg/dL)
			Just after eating	2 hrs after eating
1.	Normal	70 - 100	170 - 200	< 140
2.	Early diabetes	101 - 126	190 - 230	140 - 200
3.	Diabetes	> 126	230 - 300	> 200

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Normal Blood Sugar Levels Chart for Healthy Individuals

Blood glucose level refers to the amount of glucose present in your blood at any given time. Fluctuations in the blood sugar level can indicate an underlying health condition. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), the normal blood sugar levels for non-diabetic healthy people when tested with HbA1c test is less than 5.7%. According to the ADA, the normal blood glucose levels in a non-diabetic healthy individual in mg/dL is given in the chart below:

S.No.	Condition	Blood Glucose Level (mg/dL)
1.	Fasting (early in the morning, empty stomach)	< 100
2.	1 hour after meals	90 - 130
3.	2 hours after meals	90 - 110
4.	> 5 hours after eating	70 - 90

Normal Blood Sugar Levels Chart for people with Diabetes

The blood sugar level varies throughout the day. Therefore, it should be thoroughly monitored regularly, especially if you are diabetic. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), the normal blood sugar levels for diabetic people when tested with HbA1c test is 6.5% or more. The blood sugar levels according to the age of the people with diabetes is summarised below:

S.No.	Age	Normal blood sugar level (mg/dL)
		Fasting	Before meal	1-2 hours after eating	Bedtime
1.	< 6 years	80 - 180	100 - 180	~ 180	110 - 200
2.	6 - 12 years	80 - 180	90 - 180	Up to 140	100 - 180
3.	13 - 19 years	70 - 150	90 - 130	Up to 140	90 - 150
4.	> 20 years	< 100	70 - 130	< 180	100 - 140

Normal Blood Sugar Levels Chart for Diabetic Pregnant Women

S.No.	Condition	Normal Blood Glucose Level (mg/dL)
1.	Fasting	70 - 89
2.	Before meals	89
3.	1-2 hours after meals	< 120
4.	Bedtime	100 - 140

Normal Blood Sugar Levels Chart for Prediabetic individuals

Prediabetes refers to the condition wherein your blood sugar levels are at borderline and you are at a high risk of developing diabetes. In such a case, you should thoroughly monitor and control your blood sugar levels. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK),, the normal blood sugar levels for pre-diabetic individuals when tested with HbA1c test is within the range of 5.7% to 6.4%. According to the ADA and Diabetes UK the normal blood sugar levels in pre-diabetic people is given in the chart below:

S.No.	Condition	Normal Blood Glucose Level (mg/dL)
1.	Fasting	100 - 125
2.	2 hours after meal	140 - 199

Takeaway 

Blood sugar level is a very vital parameter of your health. Therefore, you should always monitor your blood glucose levels at regular intervals, especially if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic. If you are already diagnosed with diabetes, then keeping your blood sugar levels in the normal range is a major challenge that you should constantly work on. Having concrete information about the normal range of blood glucose levels can now help you monitor and manage your blood sugar well in day-to-day life.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I get my HbA1C test done?

You can very easily get your HbA1C test done from Redcliffe labs. You can call our help centre or book your test on our official website. Our highly trained phlebotomist will visit your place for collection of the sample. This service is provided at Redcliffe labs absolutely free of cost.

What blood sugar level indicates controlled diabetes?

The blood sugar level between 50 mg/dL - 115 mg/dL is considered as an excellent control, between 150 mg/dL - 180 mg/dL it is considered as an average control and beyond 215 mg/dL you should work on your diabetes well.

What are the symptoms of high blood sugar level?

The symptoms of high blood sugar levels may include fatigue, frequent urination, unusual thirst, headache, unusual weight loss and blurred vision.