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Normal Blood Sugar Levels for Older Adults (65+)

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What is considered a normal fasting blood sugar level for older adults?

100 to 125 mg/dL

140 to 180 mg/dL

70 to 90 mg/dL (correct)

126 to 140 mg/dL

Which blood sugar level indicates pre-diabetes for fasting measurements?

Less than 140 mg/dL

Less than 70 mg/dL

100 to 125 mg/dL (correct)

126 mg/dL or higher

What is the postprandial blood sugar threshold for diabetes diagnosis in older adults?

140 to 180 mg/dL

Below 100 mg/dL

More than 200 mg/dL (correct)

Less than 140 mg/dL

For an older adult, which of the following represents normal postprandial blood sugar levels?

<p>Less than 140 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

What fasting blood sugar level indicates a diagnosis of diabetes for older adults?

<p>126 mg/dL or higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

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### Normal Blood Sugar Levels for Older Adults (65+)

Normal fasting blood sugar levels for adults aged 65 and older range from 70 to 90 mg/dL.
Normal postprandial blood glucose levels for older adults, 2 hours after eating, should be less than 140 mg/dL.
Pre-diabetes is characterized by fasting blood glucose levels between 100 and 125 mg/dL.
Pre-diabetes is also characterized by postprandial blood glucose levels between 140 and 180 mg/dL, two hours after eating.
Blood glucose levels higher than 126 mg/dL after fasting and 200 mg/dL two hours after eating indicate diabetes.

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This quiz covers the normal blood sugar levels for adults aged 65 and older. It includes information on fasting and postprandial glucose levels, alongside the ranges that indicate pre-diabetes and diabetes. Test your knowledge and understanding of how blood sugar levels vary in older adults.