Non-Diabetes vs. Diabetes
| Author: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE |
| Last Updated: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 |
Q: "What are the glucose levels in a non-diabetic and a diabetic?"
A: The glucose levels are as follows:
Non-Diabetes:
Pre-meal: Under 100 mg/dl
2-hours after meals: Under 140 mg/dl
Pre-Diabetes Diagnostic Levels:
Fasting: Between 100 -125 mg/dl
2-hours after a meal: Between 140-199 mg/dl
Diabetes Diagnostic Levels:
Fasting: Over 125 mg/dl
Random (anytime): Over 199 mg/dl
2-hours after a 75-gram oral glucose tolerance test: Over 199mg/dl;
(Note: This should also be confirmed on an alternate day.)
Note: The American Diabetes Association's Clinical Practice Recommendations state that diabetes should be diagnosed with a laboratory blood test, and not with a home blood glucose meter, an A1C test, or a urine test. The ADA further states that home blood glucose meters are intended for self-monitoring, rather than as a screening tool to diagnose diabetes. You can read more about diagnosing diabetes in the references below.
Related Questions
Converting mg/dL to mmol/L
Q:
"You refer to glucose measurements in mg/dL, but my country uses mmol/L.
How can I get the equivalent mmol/L?"
Postprandial (Post-Meal) Glucose
Q:
"I have type 2 diabetes. In class much emphasis was put on the blood sugar
2 hours after I stop eating. Why is this so crucial?"
Diagnosing Diabetes
Q:
"If I had diabetes, would it always show up in a urine test done by my
GP?"
Borderline Diabetes = Pre-Diabetes
Q:
"When do you know that you are borderline diabetic?"
Glucose Goals
Q:
"What is a good blood glucose reading?"
Related Links
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
http://www.diabetes.org
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
(NIDDK)
http://www.niddk.nih.gov
Important Notice: The responses provided by the team of Diabetes Educators are based on their personal experiences and expertise as practicing diabetes healthcare professionals, and are not to be considered diabetes management advice from Abbott Laboratories. Remember that information provided by the team of Diabetes Educators is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your physician about any healthcare questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to healthcare issues.
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