Understanding the readings on your glucose meter

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When you take a blood sugar reading on your glucose meter, it gives you a number. The number indicates the levels of blood sugar in your body and is influenced by your meal timings.

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Normal, healthy blood sugar level is 80-100 before a meal and 121-140 after a meal.

The American Diabetes Association categorizes glucose ranges like this:

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Good to know

Your Lara Health app uses the same color chart to mark each of your readings so you always know if your blood sugar is normal or high.

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Source: The American Diabetes Association

Nothing in this article should be considered medical advice. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. In a case of medical emergency call 911.