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What is Normal Blood Sugar Range by Age?

Pragya SharmabyPragya Sharma
January 9, 2023
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What is Normal Blood Sugar by Age? Know the Range-HealthifyMe

When people are diagnosed with diabetes, their first question is – what should their blood glucose level be? Blood glucose or sugar level is the amount of glucose in the blood. The glucose content comes from the foods you eat.

Read more: What Level of Blood Sugar is Dangerous?

A healthy blood sugar level for anyone in the morning, despite age and gender, should be less than 100 mg/dl. However, as each person’s health history and body function are unique, their blood sugar level might vary according to their diet, medication and other factors.

Low or high blood sugar is related to prediabetic and diabetic conditions and requires medical attention.

Blood Sugar Levels – An Overview

Your blood sugar levels can be high, low, or normal depending on multiple factors, including age, gender, and a predisposition or family history of diabetes. 

Mg/dL is the value to express the sugar or glucose in the blood. The normal sugar level is between 90 to 100 mg/dL. However, reading often fluctuates during the day and at night. But sometimes, high or low blood sugar levels are signs of health conditions requiring medical attention.

In such cases, blood sugar monitoring is essential to observe fluctuations in blood glucose levels that occur in response to diet, exercise, medications, and pathological processes.

Normal Blood Sugar Levels by Age

You can calculate blood sugar levels at different times. For instance, you can test it during fasting or after not consuming food for more than 8 hours. It is because blood sugar tends to fluctuate during the day for countless reasons, especially after eating.

Read more: Normal Blood Sugar Levels – Everything You Should Know

Edit: We are reviewing the blood sugar ranges for kids and adolescents as per the latest reports.

Ideal Blood Sugar Range for Adults (20 Years & Above)

  • 1-2 Hours after a Meal: Under 180 mg/dL
  • Fasting: Under 100 mg/dL
  • Bed Time: 100-140 mg/dL

Normal Blood Sugar Range for Women Above 60 Years Who Do Not Have Diabetes

  • Fasting: 90-150 mg/dl
  • 2 hours post meal: Below 180 mg/ dl

A blood sugar reading higher than 180 mg/dL or higher than your prescribed healthy range is dangerous. If you have a blood sugar reading higher than 300 mg/dL, seek immediate medical help to get your blood sugar levels within a safer range.

The HealthifyMe Note

The target normal blood sugar ranges will vary from person to person. Your doctor will consider factors such as your age, weight, medical history, medications you are on, and lifestyle to assess a healthy target blood sugar level for you. Nonetheless, the normal blood sugar level is anywhere between 80 and 110 mg/dL before you have anything to eat or drink.

Factors Affecting Blood Sugar

Almost every lifestyle choice will affect your blood sugar level. Some of them are,

  • Rigorous exercise will affect insulin sensitivity, resulting in lower blood sugar levels for up to 48 hours.
  • Stress releases cortisol hormone, which can raise blood sugar levels.
  • Certain medications like statins and diuretics raise blood glucose levels.
  • Diet also has a potential impact on blood sugar. Eating too many carbs will cause high sugar, while protein gradually increases the range.
  • Dehydration also increases glucose levels due to less water concentration in the body.

Tips to Maintain Normal Blood Sugar Level

Glucose control is extremely important for diabetic patients. Studies show that diabetes with persistent elevation in blood sugar level has a high risk of cardiovascular diseases, kidney failure, nerve damage, vision problems and more.

Gaining control over blood sugar will help to avoid these complications. Here are some lifestyle tips to follow that will aid you in controlling your blood sugar level.

  • Consume whole, non/minimally processed and low-carb foods to control the blood glucose in the body.
  • Include at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly if you have no medical restrictions.
  • Stay hydrated always, which will help your body to eliminate excess amounts of glucose through urine.
  • Take insulin and other medications per the instructions from healthcare professionals to avoid any sudden spike or drop in the blood glucose level.

Conclusion

Maintaining a healthy blood sugar range is crucial for your overall health. Hence, understanding the ranges in blood sugar levels is a vital part of diabetes self-management.

Opt for a low-carb diet, regular exercise, and drinking plenty of water. Furthermore, consult with your healthcare professional to make proper lifestyle choices. It will help you to manage optimal weight and prevent diabetic complications, aiding you to lead a healthy life.

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Pragya Sharma

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Pragya has done her graduation and post graduate diploma from University of Delhi. She is a certified diabetes educator. She struggled with PCOS, which sparked her interest to pursue a career in the field of nutrition. Her mantra is simplifying food and amplifying nutrition. She encourages her clients to eat simple food available locally and seasonally to maximize the absorption of nutrients in their body.

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Comments 38

  1. Muniswamy gowda says:
    5 days ago

    Good in information

    Reply
  2. Geetha nair says:
    1 month ago

    Very useful information
    Thank you

    Reply
  3. Shohag says:
    1 month ago

    This is very interesting information and valuable tnx for the artical

    Reply
  4. Saleh zaid says:
    2 months ago

    My wife had a very good experience in taking one spoon of olive oil before taking any food in the morning she has diabetes but she found this solution and she doesn’t take any medicine please can you spread this issue for the penifit of others
    THANKS for your cooperation

    Reply
    • Ems says:
      1 month ago

      Any brand name of olive oil?

      Reply
    • Ruben says:
      3 weeks ago

      Is this olive oil taken every morning for how many days? Months? Did she continue using olive oil even when her blood sugar is now normal? Tnx.

      Reply
  5. Muhammad Sarfraz says:
    2 months ago

    Sir my age is 37 years i want to increase My weight i diabetic patient of insoleen mixtard before breakfast 24 unit and before dinner 16 unit my diabetic lavel mostly normal but My weight is decreased at 56 kg from 66kg in 12 months i want increase My weight please suggest me died

    Reply
    • Analab TV says:
      1 month ago

      Eat brown rice that is carbohydrates that makes your weight to increase that will not affect your sugar level, never skip bfast and lunch even you are diabetic and insulin dependent, eat more the body building foods group that rich in carbohydrates but make sure less in sugar content

      Reply
  6. Gillian Wambua says:
    2 months ago

    There’s need to be educated fully on diabetes,

    Reply
  7. Auroea says:
    2 months ago

    Can you pls include a conversion chart between the 2 system of measurements? In my country the blood sugar is NOT measured in mg/dl. Thank you.

    Reply
  8. Muhammad Haroon Sabir says:
    2 months ago

    I am 70 years. Diabetic for the last 8 years. Fasting glucose levels 130-180. Sometimes goes up to 300 due to irregular diet. Medication Tab Sitaglu Met 1+1 with meals. Exercise 30-60 minutes 5 days a week.

    Reply
    • Marion Murphy says:
      2 months ago

      My overnight fasting 5.3 but but blood testHba1c is 44 dint understand this

      Reply
  9. Bernard Stricker says:
    2 months ago

    1,) Time restricted feeding 14/10 or 16/8 hours

    And

    2.) walking /exercises, cardio and high intensity resistance training

    have a very significant beneficial impact on glucose management!!

    Reply
    • Jonathan mubanga says:
      2 months ago

      In my country ihave never come across a blood sugar gadget measuring in mg/dl only in g/ dl how doi convert?

      Reply
      • Keshava R Murthy says:
        1 month ago

        divide the gram by 1000 to get mg. it is simple

        Reply
  10. mohammad says:
    2 months ago

    have breakfast is usefull for diabeties paition or not

    Reply
  11. Amjad Aziz says:
    2 months ago

    Would like to consult you.
    My Fasting comes to 120/130
    Random 180 to 210.
    HB1AC is 5.5 to 5.8. ( Last 6 months)
    Done thrice.

    Reply
    • Sathish says:
      2 months ago

      Hi Anjad,

      Please talk to our coach today and get the best advice on Diabetes.
      Link: https://myhealthifyme.typeform.com/to/k3nim1XQ

      Reply
  12. Bob B says:
    2 months ago

    My blood sugar Ave 127 morning. / 95 noon time / 140 bed time , am 75 years old..

    Reply
  13. James Vakas says:
    2 months ago

    What about for men 60 and above?

    Reply
  14. Tauqir Siddiqi says:
    2 months ago

    Right into on Blood Sugar. Can you suggest A Book on Blood Sugar which can be considered a must for Hpme?
    Thanka.

    Reply
  15. Norine Amier says:
    2 months ago

    Most devices shows A1C results.What is A1C for 70 agers with diabetes without medicine.

    Reply
  16. Evon Virtue says:
    2 months ago

    I would like to get all information on diabetes please

    Reply
    • Roberto Ferrer says:
      1 month ago

      Very useful info. Thanks

      Reply
  17. Dr vet S.N.Padhi says:
    2 months ago

    Browsed the article.Shall study in detail later.sounds good.Thanks for posting…Prayag .bye

    Reply
  18. Devraj Varyani says:
    2 months ago

    My suger level Fasting is 180 medical advice me to injeck Inculin every day 2 times which I don’t wants to do I m very norvas about this matter please advice me I m of 62 years age.
    Thanks.

    Reply
  19. Aurora Dsouza says:
    2 months ago

    An excellent article..

    Reply
    • Bibhuti says:
      2 months ago

      Very very informative

      Reply
  20. Meseret says:
    2 months ago

    Thank you. It’s very helpfu.

    Reply
  21. yazzky says:
    2 months ago

    nice & helpful article for sound health maintenance. thank you.

    Reply
  22. Rene Y. Antonio0 says:
    2 months ago

    What is Carb? Wha are the carb diet so i can follow it?

    Reply
  23. Jeannette Bingapiti says:
    2 months ago

    Very interesting information.
    Please do subscribe me to your Newsletter, if any and/or any other touls you may have to help manage diabetes.
    Thank you in advance.

    Congratulations for your good work.

    Reply
  24. Shamsuddin says:
    2 months ago

    Best information u provided

    Reply
  25. FUSEINI NAEEM says:
    2 months ago

    Thanks you for your concerns for your human health

    Reply
  26. M. Rauf says:
    2 months ago

    Excellent explain so thanks a lot for given is these valuable information.

    Reply
  27. Wahib chbeir says:
    2 months ago

    Keep posting me pls

    Reply
  28. Rajib says:
    2 months ago

    Good 👍 1

    Reply
  29. GHK Babul says:
    2 months ago

    Hi,
    Our blood sugar testing Mechanic gives the reading as ….2,3,4,5 …….25,26 etc. I want to convert yours reading ..
    …..80, 90, 100 mg/dl ?
    Thanks, & Regards

    Reply

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