Normal Blood Sugar Levels for Women: Fasting and Postprandial Targets

Reference Ranges (Non-Pregnant Adults)

Measure	Normal	Prediabetes	Diabetes
Fasting plasma glucose	<100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L)	100–125 mg/dL (5.6–6.9)	≥126 mg/dL (7.0)
2-hr postprandial / OGTT	<140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L)	140–199 mg/dL (7.8–11.0)	≥200 mg/dL (11.1)
HbA1c	<5.7%	5.7–6.4%	≥6.5%

Pregnancy-Specific Targets (ADA)

• Fasting: <95 mg/dL (5.3 mmol/L).
• 1-hr postprandial: <140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L).
• 2-hr postprandial: <120 mg/dL (6.7 mmol/L).

Individualization

Targets may be relaxed for elderly, comorbid, hypoglycemia-unaware, or limited life expectancy. Always follow your clinician's personalized goals.