What is 76mg/dL in mmol/L?
When 76mg/dL is converted to mmol/L we get 4.2mmol/L. A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 4.2mmol/L is considered optimal for a healthy adult.
How do you convert 76mg/dL to mmol/L?
To convert 76mg/dL to mmol/L, divide by 18.018. For example, 76mg/dL / 18.018 = 4.2mmol/L.
Is 4.2mmol/L a normal blood sugar level for a healthy adult?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 4.2mmol/L is considered normal for a healthy adult. This fasting blood sugar level is actually optimal and is associated with a lower risk of developing diabetes.
Is 4.2mmol/L a normal blood sugar level for a child?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 4.2mmol/L is considered normal for a child. Anything between 4 and 5.5mmol/L is in the normal range before meals.
Is 4.2mmol/L a normal blood sugar level for a someone with diabetes?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 4.2mmol/L is considered normal for someone with diabetes. Anything between 4 and 6.9mmol/L is in the normal range before meals.
Is 4.2mmol/L a normal blood sugar level during pregnancy?
A fasting blood sugar (blood glucose) of 4.2mmol/L is considered normal for someone during pregnancy. Anything between 4 and 5.3mmol/L is in the normal range before meals.
Is 4.2mmol/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 4.2mmol/L is not usually considered hypoglycemia.
Is 4.2mmol/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 4.2mmol/L is not usually considered hyperglycemia.
Should I see a doctor with a blood sugar reading of 4.2mmol/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 4.2mmol/L is optimal for a healthy adult and there's no need to see a doctor.
