Is Fasting blood sugar 160 high, normal or dangerous? What does Glucose fasting level 160 mean?

Your Fasting blood sugar level of 160 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	75.184
5-10 years	76.387
10-15 years	77.609
15-20 years	78.851
20-25 years	80.113
25-30 years	81.395
30-35 years	82.697
35-40 years	84.02
40-45 years	85.364
45-50 years	86.73
50-55 years	88.118
55-60 years	89.528
60-70 years	90.96
70-80 years	92.415
80-90 years	93.894
90-100 years	95.396
>100 years	96.922

*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	75.22
5-10 years	76.46
10-15 years	77.72
15-20 years	79.001
20-25 years	80.303
25-30 years	81.626
30-35 years	82.971
35-40 years	84.338
40-45 years	85.728
45-50 years	87.141
50-55 years	88.577
55-60 years	90.037
60-70 years	91.521
70-80 years	93.029
80-90 years	94.562
90-100 years	96.12
>100 years	97.704

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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