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What is the normal range of blood sugar?

Dr Eesh bhatia
Professor in Endocrinology,
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow

Q: I am using "One touch Basic" machine for testing blood sugar level from Lifescan (Johnson & Johnson). I would like to know the normal range of sugar level for Fasting and PP on this machine.

A:The normal values are the following:Fasting: 70-120 mg%Post prandial: 100-180 mg%The levels would vary with the individual situation; for example we would maintain higher levels in a young child or in very elderly; lower levels in pregnant women.