| Fasting blood sugar | 2-3 hours after eating | |
|---|---|---|
| “Cautious” approach | 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or lower | 120 mg/dL (6.7 mmol/L) or lower |
| Normal | 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or lower | 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) or lower |
| Prediabetes | 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) | 141 to 199 mg/dL (7.8 to 11.0 mmol/L) |
| Diabetes | 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) or higher | 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher |
