Is Fasting blood sugar 138 high, normal or dangerous? What does Glucose fasting level 138 mean?

Your Fasting blood sugar level of 138 is a High Fasting blood sugar level.

High Fasting blood sugar levels could indicate health issues. Typically, levels between 74 mg/dL to 99 mg/dL suggest no concerns. However, deviations from this range warrant prompt medical attention. Consulting a doctor for abnormal levels is advisable.

Normal range of Fasting blood sugar found among men :74 - 99 mg/dL

Ideal values of Fasting blood sugar depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Fasting blood sugar value
<5 years	75.021
5-10 years	76.056
10-15 years	77.106
15-20 years	78.17
20-25 years	79.249
25-30 years	80.343
30-35 years	81.452
35-40 years	82.576
40-45 years	83.716
45-50 years	84.871
50-55 years	86.042
55-60 years	87.229
60-70 years	88.433
70-80 years	89.653
80-90 years	90.89
90-100 years	92.144
>100 years	93.416

*Ideal values ​are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Long-term complications of diabetes develop gradually. The longer you have diabetes the higher the risk of complications. Eventually, diabetes complications may be disabling or even life-threatening. Possible complications include:

• Kidney damage
• Eye damage
• Foot damage
• Alzheimer's disease
• Heart and blood vessel disease

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Normal range of Fasting blood sugar found among women :74-99 mg/dL

Ideal values of Fasting blood sugar depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Fasting blood sugar value
<5 years	75.052
5-10 years	76.119
10-15 years	77.201
15-20 years	78.298
20-25 years	79.411
25-30 years	80.54
30-35 years	81.685
35-40 years	82.846
40-45 years	84.024
45-50 years	85.218
50-55 years	86.429
55-60 years	87.658
60-70 years	88.904
70-80 years	90.168
80-90 years	91.45
90-100 years	92.75
>100 years	94.068

If you take a Fasting blood sugar blood test and the results are not in the normal range (74-99 mg/dL), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Fasting blood sugar Test Is Done :

When your doctor recommends a Fasting blood sugar test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically targeting the measurement of Fasting blood sugar. A pathologist, a specialist in studying diseases, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your Fasting blood sugar test results will typically be available within a few hours after this procedure.

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