Ranges of Blood Glucose

The most dramatic blood sugar elevations usually occur when a person's body produces no insulin at all. Although these elevations can be extreme, in most cases of diabetes early signs are usually evident. All forms of diabetes can result in dangerously high blood sugar levels if left untreated and out-of-control.

Each elevated blood sugar range carries a degree of risk for developing complications. While it does not always follow that individuals with the highest blood sugars develop the most complications, there is a strong relationship with blood sugar control and the risk of serious complications.

Elevated Blood Sugar Range

Risk of Complications

Above 800 mb/dl

Life Threatening Acute Risk

400 mg/dl - 800 mg/dl

Very High Risk

250 mg/dl - 400 mg/dl

High Risk

180 mg/dl - 250 mg/dl

Moderate Risk

110 mg/dl - 180 mg/dl

Low Risk

..70 mg/dl - 110 mg/dl

Normal Range

For people with diabetes, it is important to establish a blood glucose range target with a doctor. Ranges may be set slightly higher for some people than for others. Individual recommendations are based upon medications, age, general health, activity patterns and the types of complications for which a person is at greatest risk.The goal of blood sugar range targets is to minimize the risk of complications based upon one's individual profile.

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