What Causes Sugar Diabetes
Health Encyclopedia: Glucose Test
FBS; Blood sugar levels; Fasting blood sugar
Normal Values
Levels up to 100 mg/dL are considered normal.
Levels between 100 and 126 mg/dl are referred to as impaired fasting glucose or pre-diabetes. These levels are considered to be risk factors for type 2 diabetes and its complications.
Diabetes is typically diagnosed when fasting blood glucose levels are 126 mg/dl or higher.
Note: mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter
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