What is the Normal Blood Sugar Range?When we talk about maintaining a normal blood sugar range, we mean as close to that of a non-diabetic as possible. Why is this important? In a non-diabetic the pancreas is constantly making adjustments to regulate the blood sugar levels. As a diabetic you have to take over this role. If you go out for a meal and eat more than you normally would, or if you do more exercise than usual, you may find your sugar going too high (hyperglycemia) or dropping too low (hypoglycemia). What is a normal range? After not eating during the night, a non-diabetic's blood sugar should be below 5mmol/l (millimoles per litre) or 90mg/dl (milligrams per decilitre). After eating it rarely goes above 8mmol/l (180mg/l). If your diabetes is untreated or uncontrolled, your blood glucose may rise to 30mmol/l (540mg/dl), or even higher. Your health care professional should work out a treatment plan to keep your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible. If, as a diabetic, you can achieve a level of less than 10mmol/l (180mg/dl) your control will be considered good.
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