How high are glucose levels for diabetes?
A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.
Last updated on 20 Mar 2023
Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart. This can make one suceptible to heart attacks or a stroke.
A diabetic person can avoid a heart attack by regularly checking on blood sugar levels are moderately exercising regularly.
When blood glucose levels are high the glucose runs in the blood stream affecting kidneys, heart and eyes. Hence, patients living with diabetes must maintain good sugar levels to prevent organ damage.
If you are prediabetic get yourself checked twice a year to prevent disease progression.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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