What is 285mg/dL in mmol/L?
When 285mg/dL is converted to mmol/L we get 15.8mmol/L. A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 15.8mmol/L is considered very high for a healthy adult.
How do you convert 285mg/dL to mmol/L?
To convert 285mg/dL to mmol/L, divide by 18.018. For example, 285mg/dL / 18.018 = 15.8mmol/L.
Is 15.8mmol/L a normal blood sugar level for a healthy adult?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 15.8mmol/L is considered abnormal for a healthy adult. Any fasting blood sugar over 6.9mmol/L is actually very high. At this level, you would be considered to have diabetes.
Is 15.8mmol/L a normal blood sugar level for a child?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 15.8mmol/L is considered abnormal for a child. Any fasting blood sugar over 6.9mmol/L is actually very high. At this level, you would be considered to have diabetes.
Is 15.8mmol/L a normal blood sugar level for a someone with diabetes?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 15.8mmol/L is considered abnormal for someone with diabetes. A fasting blood sugar over 6.9mmol/L would indicate that the diabetes is not being optimally treated and they should speak with their healthcare professional.
Is 15.8mmol/L a normal blood sugar level during pregnancy?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 15.8mmol/L is considered abnormal for someone during pregnancy. A fasting blood sugar over 5.5mmol/L may indicate that someone has gestational diabetes and they should speak with their healthcare professional. However, it's best practice to diagnose gestational diabetes with an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) rather than relying on a fasting blood sugar. A 2hr post glucose level of over 7.8mmol/L indicates gestational diabetes.
Is 15.8mmol/L hypoglycaemia?
Hypoglycemia is when blood sugar levels are too low - typically below 3.9mmol/L. Symptoms of hypoglycaemia include shaking, sweating, hunger, headache, looking pale or being confused. A blood sugar of 15.8mmol/L is not usually considered hypoglycemia.
Is 15.8mmol/L hyperglycaemia?
Hyperglycemia is when there’s too much glucose in the blood - typically above 11mmol/L 2 hours after a meal or above 6.9mmol/L when fasted. A fasting blood sugar of 15.8mmol/L is usually considered hyperglycemia.
Should I see a doctor with a blood sugar reading of 15.8mmol/L?
In general, you should see a doctor if you're having high or very low blood sugar levels. It's unusual for non-diabetics to get very low blood sugar level because the body doesn't let glucose levels get too low because glucose is essential for brain function. A fasting blood sugar of 15.8mmol/L is very high in a non-diabetic. You should see your doctor about this.
