What are normal glucose levels?

Normal blood sugar levels

* Fasting blood sugar level: Between 70 and 99 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)

* Blood sugar level 2 hours after eating: Less than 140 mg/dL

* Random blood sugar level: Less than 180 mg/dL

* A1c level: Between 4.8% and 5.6%

Note: If you have diabetes, your target blood sugar levels may be different. Talk to your doctor to find out what your target levels are.