Is Fasting blood sugar 157 high, normal or dangerous? What does Glucose fasting level 157 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: September 26, 2025

Your Fasting blood sugar level of 157 is a High Fasting blood sugar level.

High Fasting blood sugar levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 74 mg/dL and 99 mg/dL. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

The normal Fasting blood sugar range for men is :74 - 99 mg/dL

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

Age	Ideal Fasting blood sugar value
<5 years	75.162
5-10 years	76.342
10-15 years	77.541
15-20 years	78.758
20-25 years	79.995
25-30 years	81.251
30-35 years	82.527
35-40 years	83.823
40-45 years	85.139
45-50 years	86.476
50-55 years	87.834
55-60 years	89.213
60-70 years	90.614
70-80 years	92.037
80-90 years	93.482
90-100 years	94.95
>100 years	96.441

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

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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	75.197
5-10 years	76.413
10-15 years	77.649
15-20 years	78.905
20-25 years	80.181
25-30 years	81.478
30-35 years	82.796
35-40 years	84.135
40-45 years	85.496
45-50 years	86.879
50-55 years	88.284
55-60 years	89.712
60-70 years	91.163
70-80 years	92.637
80-90 years	94.135
90-100 years	95.657
>100 years	97.204

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 orders a Fasting blood sugar test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Fasting blood sugar levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Fasting blood sugar test results are usually available within a few hours.

Medical References

• Cleveland Clinic – Fasting Blood Sugar: Testing, Levels & What They Mean
• MedlinePlus – Blood Glucose Test
• NIH – The A1C Test & Diabetes

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