Glucose
Glucose is the main sugar found in your blood and your body's primary source of energy. A fasting glucose test measures your blood sugar level after not eating for at least 8 hours.
Category: Metabolic Panel
Also known as: glucose, blood sugar, fasting glucose, glu, blood glucose, fbs, random glucose, glukoza
Reference range: 70–100 mg/dL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: mg/dL
High values may indicate
High glucose levels may indicate diabetes, prediabetes, stress, Cushing syndrome, or pancreatic disorders.
Low values may indicate
Low glucose levels (hypoglycemia) may indicate insulin overproduction, liver disease, adrenal insufficiency, or excessive alcohol use.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Glucose level?
- A typical reference range for Glucose is 70–100 mg/dL (source: ABIM). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- What units is Glucose measured in?
- Glucose is most commonly reported in mg/dL. Labs in different countries may use other units — you can convert between them with BloodId's blood test unit converter.
- Where do Glucose reference ranges come from?
- BloodId uses ABIM standard reference ranges and educational information from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Glucose over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Glucose over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.