Normal Blood Sugar Levels

Whether you have been trained to check blood sugar levels yourself, or a nurse or your clients do the checking, it’s important to know the recommended levels for blood sugar.  

Here are the typical normal levels:

• Normal blood sugar before breakfast should be between 70 mg/dl and 100 mg/dl.  (A blood sugar level of 126 mg/dl or higher after fasting overnight probably means the person has diabetes.)
• After a meal, blood sugar should be less than 180 mg/dl. 
• During everyday activities, blood sugar should range from 100 mg/dl to 140 mg/dl.

Blood sugar should be tested four times per day, before every meal, and before bedtime.  Even one missed test can lead to an emergency!  Help your diabetic clients stick to a regular daily schedule of monitoring their blood sugar.