Professional Faqs: What Is A Good Blood Sugar Range For People With Type 2 Diabetes?

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Expert opinion from Ledyan Ledyan

Master’s degree Medicinal plants and functional food/Bachelor’s degree Nutrition · 4 years of experience · Indonesia

There are different blood glucose level tests. These test aims to measure blood glucose levels at random at certain hours. This test does not require prior consultation. If the results of the current blood sugar test show a sugar level of 200 mg/dL or more, the patient can be diagnosed with diabetes. Fasting blood sugar test. This test aims to measure blood glucose levels at rest today. Blood patients will be asked first for 8 hours, then undergo sampling to measure their blood sugar levels. Blood sugar test results that show blood sugar levels less than 100 mg/dL indicate normal blood sugar levels. Fasting blood sugar test results between 100-125 mg/dL indicate the patient has prediabetes. While the results of a fasting blood sugar test of 126 mg/dL or more indicate the patient has diabetes. Glucose tolerance test. This test is done by asking the client to sleep for the first time. The patient will then undergo a fasting blood sugar test measurement. After the test is done, the patient will be asked to drink a special sugar solution. Then the blood sugar sample will be taken back after 2 hours of drinking the sugar solution. A glucose tolerance test result below 140 mg/dL indicates normal blood sugar levels. The results of the glucose tolerance test with sugar levels between 140-199 mg/dL indicate a prediabetes condition. The results of a glucose tolerance test with a sugar level of 200 mg/dL or more indicate the patient has diabetes.

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Expert opinion from Momoko Takada

Bachelor’s degree Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Japan

For patients who already have diabetes, a target level of HbA1c below 7.0 and fasting blood glucose below 129 is a good goal. This is a standard that will not cause complications. However, this is only a guideline and depends on the individual patient’s condition. Please consult with your family physician before proceeding with treatment.

Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen

Dietician – Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa

The regular or healthy blood sugar range for diabetics is the same as for someone who is not a diabetic (if they are on medication to control diabetes). The healthy range is between 4-6 mmol/L.

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