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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.
When your blood sugar dips too low, it is known as hypoglycemia. When your blood sugar rises too high, it is known as hyperglycemia. Both of these can cause symptoms and serious problems within the human body. A normal range for morning blood sugar levels is 70 to 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). This is known as a fasting level, since the person has not yet eaten. Once you do eat, normal blood sugar will rise to a level not exceeding 140 mg/dL.