What should not be the blood sugar level in the body? When will it be considered as diabetes? Know here

Normal Diabetes Range: Maintaining normal blood sugar level is very important for health. If it increases, it is necessary to control it in time. Diabetes can be avoided by adopting proper diet and healthy lifestyle.

Range of Normal Diabetes : Blood sugar level is very important for maintaining energy in our body. When its level increases beyond the normal limit, it can cause serious health problems, of which diabetes is the most prominent. There is a set standard of blood sugar for a healthy person, which has to be kept under control. If this level goes above a certain limit, then it is placed in the category of prediabetes or diabetes. Let us know what should be the correct level of blood sugar in the body, when it is considered diabetes and what measures can be taken to keep it balanced.

What should the normal blood sugar level be?

The blood sugar level of a healthy person can vary at different times:

• Fasting blood sugar: 70 to 100 mg/dL
• Postprandial blood sugar: less than 140 mg/dL
• HbA1c (three-month average): less than 5.7 percent

When is blood sugar considered elevated?

If a person's blood sugar levels go above the normal range, he or she may be considered to have prediabetes or diabetes:

Prediabetes:

• Fasting blood sugar: 100-125 mg/dL
• Post-meal blood sugar: 140-199 mg/dL
• HbA1c: 5.7 percent - 6.4 percent

Prediabetes means that a person is at risk of developing diabetes in the future.

Diabetes:

• Empty stomach blood sugar: greater than 126 mg/dL
• Post-meal blood sugar: 200 mg/dL or higher
• HbA1c: greater than 6.5 percent

This condition is considered diabetes and needs to be controlled immediately.

Main symptoms of diabetes

• Frequent urination
• Feeling very thirsty
• Feeling tired and weak
• Weight loss
• Blurred vision
• Delay in wound healing

Ways To Keep Blood Sugar Under Control

• Include fiber rich diet like porridge, green vegetables and fruits.
• Avoid sweet foods and processed foods.
• Do regular exercise.
• Drink plenty of water and reduce stress.
• Get your blood sugar checked as per the doctor's advice.

Maintaining normal blood sugar level is very important for health. If it increases, it is necessary to control it in time. Diabetes can be avoided by adopting proper diet and healthy lifestyle.

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