Normal Blood Sugar Levels Chart: A Guide for Prediabetes Prevention

Have you ever heard the term, “blood sugar” and felt it was a familiar term, but you just weren’t 100% sure of exactly what it meant?

Well, sugar is a normal component in our blood and there is a specific level of our “blood sugar” that is normal, a level that is below normal, and a level that is above normal.

This is important to know and understand because low or high blood sugar can be detrimental to our bodies, and it is essential that we keep our blood sugar as normalized as possible.

Prediabetes is basically a warning sign that your body is not responding to the sugar in your blood effectively enough to keep it at a normal level. 

If prediabetes goes untreated, it will lead to a diagnosis of type two diabetes.

This means that your body is likely insulin resistant, which causes the sugar in your blood to rise as it is not effectively being moved to the cells to be used for energy.

A normal blood sugar levels chart is essential for people with prediabetes, or for those with a family history of diabetes as it helps them to understand and assess their risk.

Understanding the reference ranges on a normal blood sugar levels chart is very important and will help immensely in assessing a glucose management plan and or adjustments that need to be made.

What Are Normal Blood Sugar Levels

There are different ranges for blood sugar levels that help us define normal, what is considered prediabetic, and that which is within the diabetic range. 

It is important to understand There are different times of the day that blood sugar should be checked, and that the glucose value differs.

For example, a fasting blood sugar that is considered normal is less than 100. For a prediabetic, the range is 100 - 125. To be diagnosed with diabetes, it would have to be 126 or above.

There are then different ranges for post meal blood sugar levels, and reference ranges for A1C levels as well.

A normal blood sugar levels chart can provide clear guidelines for healthy glucose ranges. 

Understanding the numbers can help detect prediabetes early, so that the individual can make adjustments right away to reverse the diagnosis.

Normal Blood Sugar Levels Chart Example:

Test Type	Normal Range	Prediabetes Range	Diabetes Range
Fasting Blood Sugar (mg/dL)	70-99	100-125	126+
2-Hour Post-Meal (mg/dL)	<140	140-199	200+
A1C (%)	<5.7%	5.7-6.4%	6.5%+

Prediabetes: What It Means and Why It's Important to Understand the Blood Sugar Levels Chart

Prediabetes is a critical warning sign that you are on track for diabetes if things are not changed.

Prediabetes and diabetes differ in that prediabetes is when your blood sugar levels are elevated above normal, but not to the level where they would be considered high enough to be diabetes.

The good news about prediabetes is that it can be reversed!

With lifestyle adjustments such as diet, exercise and weight, prediabetes can be reversed and your blood sugar levels brought back down to normal ranges.

Those who are at risk for prediabetes are people who have a poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, are overweight, have a family history of diabetes, and or other health conditions, such as PCOS or insulin resistance.

Being proactive, if you know you are at risk, is essential in reversing prediabetes.

Speak with your doctor about lab work and have a normal blood sugar levels chart on hand to compare your results.

If your fasting blood sugar or A1c levels are in prediabetes ranges, it’s essential to take action right away!

How to Prevent Prediabetes from Becoming Type 2 Diabetes

Having a diagnosis of prediabetes does not need to be a life sentence and can be reversed!

It is essential to take a look at your diet, exercise habits, current weight, and to start monitoring your glucose levels.

It is also extremely important to have a support system and a specific plan in place to reverse your prediabetes.

This is where I come in as a prediabetes coach. I provide 1:1 coaching and support you every step of the way.

It can feel very intimidating to know that you need to make lifestyle changes and maybe have an idea of what you need to do, but are just struggling to implement it without additional support.

Having a support team is crucial in effectively reversing your diagnosis.

Tracking Your Glucose and Using a Normal Blood Sugar Levels Chart for Reference

Self monitoring glucose levels is extremely important because it helps you to see what is impacting your blood sugar levels, both good and bad.

It can help prevent the progression to diabetes as you will have real time data telling you exactly what is causing your blood sugar to rise and helping you make informed decisions to make adjustments that will work in your favor.

It’s important to check your fasting blood sugar levels daily. I like to say “feet on the floor”; this is when you will check your blood sugar, as soon as you get up and put your feet on the floor.

The other time it is extremely important to know your glucose levels is after meals, also known as “postprandial levels”.

You can track your blood sugar by using tools such as a glucometer or a continuous glucose monitor. Most of these devices are able to be tracked on an app via your smart phone.

The data provided by these monitors is invaluable in ensuring you are driving your blood sugar down and reversing your prediabetes.

When to See a Doctor & Next Steps 

Prediabetes doesn’t always have signs or symptoms, though sometimes people do present with them.

It is important to know your family’s health history and take the prediabetes risk test to find out if you are at risk of becoming diabetic.

If you take this test and conclude you are at risk, it is important to ask your doctor to add an A1C level to your lab work at your next appointment.

If your blood sugar levels or A1C are above normal on the blood sugar levels chart, it is time to make changes today!

Take Control of Your Health Now! 

Remember that prediabetes is reversible and with the right lifestyle changes, you can bring your A1C and blood sugar levels back down to normal ranges within a reasonable time.

It is important to use the information from your blood sugar trends to make adjustments that are effective in reversing your prediabetes.

Being consistent with these lifestyle changes can change the trajectory of your entire life.

If you have taken the risk test and or have been diagnosed with prediabetes and need help to start, book your free call with me today!

Together, we will create a sustainable plan for you to implement and reverse your prediabetes.

Don’t wait, take control of your health now!

Meet the Author

Hi! I’m Beth, a Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator. I provide diabetes coaching for newly diagnosed people with diabetes and also work with people who have been living with diabetes for some time.

With 1:1 coaching, you will feel empowered and supported to confidently manage your diabetes effectively - without it controlling your life! I can help you make sure that you feel good, stay in optimal health and take care of your well-being at all times.

First call is on me! Let’s talk.