Blood Sugar Levels

There are two types of blood sugar levels that may be measured. The first is the blood glucose level we get from doing finger prick blood glucose tests. These give us a reading of how high our levels are at that very point in time.

The second is the HbA1c reading, which gives a good idea of our average control over a period of 2 to 3 months.

The target blood glucose levels vary a little bit depending on your type of diabetes and between adults and children.

Where possible, try to achieve levels of between 4 and 7 mmol/L before meals and under 8.5 mmol/L after meals

The target level for HbA1c is under 48 mmol/mol (or 6.5% in the old units).

Blood sugar levels: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/blood-sugar-level-ranges.html

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