blood sugar guidelines

Blood Sugar Targets

Healthy blood sugar levels vary. Keep in mind that these are general guidelines. Check with your doctor to learn the right levels for your body.

Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you have any severe symptoms.

Are You In Control

Understanding your numbers: blood sugar guidelines
Blood sugar reading What it means
Above 180 mg/dL A blood sugar level greater than 180 mg/dL, one to two hours after the start of a meal, or greater than 130 mg/dL before a meal, shows that your diabetes is not under good control.

Call your doctor to talk about your blood sugar level if you high blood sugar several times a week. You may need a check-up, or a change in your treatment.
100 to 140 mg/dL This is your target blood sugar range at bedtime.
90 to 130 mg/dL This is your target “fasting” blood sugar range before you eat.
70 mg/dL or below You may have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

Seek medical attention if you get low blood sugar several times a week.