Blood sugar, or blood glucose, is the primary sugar found in your blood and your body's main source of energy. Monitoring and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential for overall metabolic function and diabetes management.
The Role of Insulin and Glycemic Control
When you eat, your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, causing blood sugar to rise. In response, the pancreas releases insulin to transport glucose into cells for energy. Chronic insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
Healthy Blood Sugar Targets
Clinical guidelines established by the American Diabetes Association define a normal fasting blood sugar level as below 100 mg/dL. You can evaluate and track your blood glucose readings using our interactive Blood Sugar Checker.
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Strategies for Glycemic Control
Consuming high-fiber foods, focusing on complex carbohydrates, engaging in regular physical activity, and staying hydrated are effective ways to support healthy insulin response.
| Category | Fasting Levels (mg/dL) | Post-Meal Levels (2h after eating) |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 70 to 99 | Less than 140 |
| Prediabetes | 100 to 125 | 140 to 199 |
| Diabetes | 126 or Higher | 200 or Higher |
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