Question

The standard for diagnosing diabetes is based on the blood sugar level two hours after eating. Normal blood sugar levels two hours after eating should be below 7.8mmol/L. The normal blood sugar level one hour after eating should be higher than this value, generally not exceeding 11.1mmol/L. Which one is it, or what is the normal range for a healthy person?

Answer

Hello: The standard for diagnosing diabetes is based on the blood sugar level two hours after eating. Normal blood sugar levels two hours after eating should be below 7.8mmol/L. The normal blood sugar level one hour after eating should be higher than this value, generally not exceeding 11.1mmol/L, and that is acceptable.