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Can you tell me is 138 sugar level good or bad?
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Depends on timing: A normal fasting (fasting = no calories for at least 8 hours) blood sugar level is under 100. A diabetic level is 126 or more. In between is borderline range. If not fasting, blood sugar can be substantially higher; 2 hours after a 75g glucose load, normal is considered to be under 140, and diabetic above 199. Results must be repeated, and not on a home meter (which are not accurate enough).
Answered 6/1/2015
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