Glucose
A blood glucose test measures the glucose levels in your blood. The normal range is 70–99 mg/dL for adults, as American Board of Internal Medicine (Laboratory Test Reference Ranges) publishes it.
Glucose is a type of sugar. It is your body's main source of energy. It comes from the food you eat. A hormone called insulin helps move glucose from your bloodstream into your cells for use as energy. If you have too much or too little glucose in your blood, it may be a sign of a serious medical condition.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of MedicineNormal range
3 published ranges, each from a named source 7099 mg/dL drawn: all ages · American Board of Internal Medicine (Laboratory Test Reference Ranges)
- Normal
- 70–99 mg/dL
All source ranges (3)
by lab, sex and age, as published ·
| Source | Sex | Age | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Board of Internal Medicine (Laboratory Test Reference Ranges) | All | all ages | 70–99 mg/dL |
| LabCorp Test Directory | All | all ages | 70–99 mg/dL |
| Mayo Clinic Laboratories (Pediatric Test Catalog) | All | 1 y+ | 70–140 mg/dL |
What moves it
cited guidance Individualized medical nutrition therapy when high · ADA 2025 · Strong evidence
Choose high-fiber, minimally processed carbohydrates when high · ADA 2025 · Moderate evidence
Consider a Mediterranean eating pattern when high · ADA 2025 · Moderate evidence
Emphasize a nutrient-dense eating pattern when high · ADA 2025 · Moderate evidence
Reduce overall carbohydrate intake when high · ADA 2025 · Moderate evidence
Replace sugar-sweetened beverages and minimize added sugar when high · ADA 2025 · Moderate evidence
What a high or low result can mean
LOINC2HPOA high result Hyperglycemia
A low result Hypoglycemia
This is reference information, not a diagnosis: only a clinician can interpret your result in context.
- Sample
- Serum or plasma · LOINC
- Part of
- Basic metabolic panel · Bryan Johnson Blueprint · Comprehensive metabolic panel · Glucose tolerance 2 hours gestational panel · Renal function panel
- Monitored for
- Type 2 diabetes
- Listed under
- Blood Glucose · Diabetes · Diabetes and Pregnancy · Diabetes Type 1 · Hyperglycemia · Hypoglycemia · Prediabetes
- Code
- LOINC 2345-7 · mg/dL
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