Understanding Normal Blood Sugar Levels: A Comprehensive Guide

Normal blood sugar is the amount of glucose that is circulating through the blood vessels when the body is at rest.

U.S. Blood Sugar Standard Measurements

• In the United States, the standard measurement for a normal blood sugar reading is 70 to 100 mg/dl (milliliters over deciliters).

Canadian Measurement

• In Canada, the standard measurement for a normal blood sugar reading is 4 to 7 mmol/L (millimoles over liters).

Great Britain's Target

• In Great Britain, the target blood sugar reading number to obtain is 5.0 mmol/L (milliliters over liters).

Hemoglobin A1c Test

• The hemoglobin (hgb) A1c test that measures average blood sugar for two to three months is measured in units used by the whole world.

How Many Carbs Per Day?

• For diabetics, target carbohydrate consumption is limited to 300 grams per day. Some doctors regulate their patients to fewer grams per day.