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They're less than 100 mg/dL after not eating (fasting) for at least 8 hours. And they're less than 140 mg/dL 2 hours after eating. During the day, levels tend to be at their lowest just before meals. For most people without diabetes, blood sugar levels before meals hover around 70 to 80 mg/dL. For some people, 60 is normal; for others, 90.
What blood sugar range is safe for type 1 diabetics? The safe blood sugar level for adults with Type 1 diabetes varies according to the time of testing and ranges from 70 to 180 milligrams per deciliter, according to the American Diabetes Association. JRDF suggests limiting the higher end of the range to 160 milligrams per deciliter.