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What is the normal blood sugar level after a meal?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

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Under 120: Independent of what they eat, the blood sugar of a truly normal person is: Under 120 mg/dl (6.6 mmol/L) one or two hours after a meal. Most normal people are under 100 mg/dl (5.5 mmol/L) two hours after eating.

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Answered 3/1/2018

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