What are recommended blood sugar levels?
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends a blood sugar level of 90-130 mg/dL before a meal. The ADA recommends checking your blood sugar one to two hours after the start of a meal, with the goal of achieving a level of less than 180 mg/dL.1 1. American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes — 2006. Diabetes Care. 2006;29 Suppl 1:S4-42.