What is normal blood glucose for diabetes?
Apr 22, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Introduction
Normal blood glucose levels for diabetic patients vary depending on the population. For pregnant women with gestational diabetes, fasting blood glucose should be 3.1–5.1 mmol/L, postprandial glucose less than 10.0 mmol/L at 1 hour, and less than 8.5 mmol/L at 2 hours. For younger patients, fasting blood glucose should be less than 6.0 mmol/L and postprandial glucose less than 8.0 mmol/L. For elderly patients, fasting blood glucose should be below 7.0 mmol/L and postprandial glucose below 10.0 mmol/L.
The normal blood glucose levels for diabetic patients depend on the specific population, such as those with gestational diabetes, young diabetic patients, or elderly diabetic patients. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Patients with gestational diabetes
For patients with gestational diabetes, fasting blood glucose should be maintained between 3.1 and 5.1 mmol/L. Postprandial blood glucose one hour after a meal should be less than 10.0 mmol/L, and two hours after a meal should be less than 8.5 mmol/L.
2. Young diabetic patients
For young diabetic patients, normal fasting blood glucose should be less than 6.0 mmol/L, and postprandial blood glucose should be less than 8.0 mmol/L.
3. Elderly diabetic patients
For older, elderly patients, blood glucose targets may be moderately relaxed. Fasting blood glucose should be controlled to around 7.0 mmol/L, and postprandial blood glucose two hours after meals should be maintained around 10.0 mmol/L.
Diabetic patients should strictly manage their diet and actively receive treatment under medical guidance to maintain optimal blood glucose control.
