diabetes
Understanding Your Blood Sugar Numbers
By Dr. Naila Hassan · · 6 min read
What fasting, post-meal, and HbA1c readings actually mean.
Fasting glucose under 100 mg/dL is normal. After meals, aim to stay below 140 mg/dL. HbA1c reflects your average over ~3 months; under 5.7% is normal. Log your readings and bring trends — not just single numbers — to your appointments.