In order to diagnose diabetes, blood glucose is measured at two separate times; once when fasting and again two hours after food has been consumed. The table below indicates the blood glucose criteria for diabetes diagnosis.
Diagnosis
Fasting
Two hours after eating (Blood glucose)
Normal
Less than 5.8mmol or 100mg/dl
Less than 7.8mmol or 140mg/dl
Impaired
5.5–6.9mmol or 100–125mg/dl
7.7–11.0mmol or 140–199mg/dl
Diabetes
7.0mmol or 126mg/dl and above for two readings
Less than 7.8mmol or 140mg/dl
