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Blood glucose values
The following tables list blood glucose values based on the STANDARDS OF MEDICAL CARE IN
DIABETES
2016 from the ADA (American Diabetes Association).
Time of the blood glucose
measurement
Normal blood
glucose values
Increased risk of
diabetes (prediabetes)*
Diabetes
On an empty stomach
(fasting plasma glucose)
Below 100
mg/dL
Below 5.6
mmol/L
100 – 125
mg/dL
5.6 – 6.9
mmol/L
≥
126
mg/dL
≥
7.0
mmol/L
Two hours after an oral
glucose tolerance test
(consumption of 75
g)
Below 140
mg/dL
Below 7.8
mmol/L
140 – 199
mg/dL
7.8 – 11.0
mmol/L
≥
200
mg/dL
≥
11.1
mmol/L
*
The risk increases continually, beginning with values below the lower limit of the range and increasing disproportionately towards
the upper limit of the range.
Overview of glycaemic recommendations for non-pregnant adults with diabetes
A1C
< 7.0%*
< 53 mmol/mol*
Preprandial capillary plasma glucose
80 – 130
mg/dL*
4.4 – 7.2
mmol/L*
Peak value of postprandial capillary plasma
glucose**
< 180
mg/dL*
10.0
mmol/L*
*
For individual patients, more or less strict glycaemic targets may be appropriate. The target values should be adjusted depending
on the length of time the person has had diabetes, age/life expectancy, accompanying diseases, known cardiovascular diseases or
advanced microvascular complications, hypoglycaemia unawareness, as well as individual patient considerations.
**
The postprandial glucose value can serve as a target value if the A1C values are not met despite the preprandial glucose targets
having been reached. Postprandial blood glucose measurements should be taken one to two hours after the start of a meal, as this
is when diabetics’ values are generally at the highest.
Evaluating critical measured values
Display
Blood glucose
Action
Very low blood glucose
level
under 20
mg/dL (under
1.1
mmol/L)
Seek medical attention
immediately.
Low blood glucose level
under 70
mg/dL (under
3.9
mmol/L)
Have a suitable snack.
Follow your GP’s instructions.
