mg/dL times 0.05551 equals mmol/L - mmol/L times 18 equals mg/dL. mmol/L are Systeme Internationale (SI) Units used everywhere except the United States where we arrogantly make use of our own unique laboratory values. For a non-diabetic the range of blood glucose during a 24 hour period irrespective of what how much or when you eat is 3.9 to 7.8 mmol/L (70 to 140 mg/dL). Again - this is the normal range for a non-diabetic. The 'safe' range is not easily defined. Glucose may be elevated for a variety of reasons besides diabetes. Most patients with glucose levels of 28 mmol/L (504 mg/dL) do not feel particularly bad and I once had a patient walk into the Emergency Department with a glucose level of 80 mmol/L (1440 mg/dL). In the vast majority of cases the harm from elevations in glucose occurs over many years with glucose values that are not dramatic - for example 11 mmol/L (198 mg/dL). No glucose level outside of the normal range appears to be safe and all glucose levels outside of the normal range eventually lead to harm. Low blood glucose may cause people to collapse but seldom leads to serious problems. All diabetics with good control have periodic episodes of hypoglycemia. The glucose level at which people become symptomatic is variable but most people feel poorly when the blood glucose is below 2.8 mmol/L (50 mg/dL).
2007-06-12 06:10:05
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answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7
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Between 4-7 is normal range.
2007-06-12 05:51:33
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answered by Anonymous
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The range will vary from person to person. Usually it's best to consult with your doctor to establish an acceptable range. Check the first link below for the American Diabetes Assocation.
The second link below gives you a general idea of what the acceptable ranges are (at least in mg/dL).
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The third link below has a converter that allows you to convert between mg/dL and mmol/L (or vice-versa).
2007-06-12 05:55:23
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answered by Anonymous
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This is a serious question, don't ask it here, look it up on Google.
2007-06-12 05:45:14
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answered by hog b 6
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ask a doctor or a nurse.
2007-06-13 04:53:10
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answered by Anonymous
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