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Fasting Glucose

Blood sugar after an overnight fast — a snapshot of glucose regulation.

This page is general wellness education, not medical advice. Your own lab’s reference range and your clinician’s interpretation always take precedence.

Typical reference range

GroupGeneral range
AdultsNormal 70–99 mg/dL; 100–125 prediabetes; ≥126 diabetes range

Units: mg/dL. Ranges vary by lab and assay — read yours against the range printed on your own report.

What high Fasting Glucose can mean

  • Insulin resistance
  • Stress/illness
  • Recent meal (non-fasting)
  • Some medications (steroids)

What low Fasting Glucose can mean

  • Too much glucose-lowering medication
  • Prolonged fasting
  • Excess alcohol

Related markers

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