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What is considered a normal fasting blood sugar level for older adults?
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?
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?
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?
For an older adult, which of the following represents normal postprandial blood sugar levels?
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What fasting blood sugar level indicates a diagnosis of diabetes for older adults?
What fasting blood sugar level indicates a diagnosis of diabetes for older adults?
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###Â 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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