Struggle in maintaining a normal blood glucose range?

Did you know that 1 in 4 Malaysian adults has abnormal fasting plasma glucose (FPG)? 

According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, this translates to a staggering 5 million individuals with probable prediabetes - a condition that significantly increases the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes if left unmanaged.

High blood glucose is more common than you think

Research suggests that about 1 in 10 people with prediabetes will progress to full-blown diabetes within a year. Even more concerning, up to 70% (7 in 10) may develop Type 2 Diabetes within 10 years without effective lifestyle or dietary intervention.

Importantly, managing blood glucose isn’t just for diabetics. Stable blood sugar supports overall health, aids in weight management, and plays a key role in post-exercise recovery. When blood sugar levels are stable, the body recovers faster, muscles rebuild more efficiently, and inflammation is kept in check.

Whether you're a weekend warrior, a fitness enthusiast, or simply someone looking to age well - keeping a normal blood glucose range is essential for metabolic resilience and performance.

Normal Range of blood glucose level

The most effective way to determine your risk of prediabetes or diabetes is through a blood glucose screening. Below are the most commonly used diagnostic tests along with their standard cut-off values.

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test

Prior to this test, one should be performed a minimum of 8-hour overnight fasting followed by blood withdrawal.

	Prediabetes	Fasting	Random
Venous plasma glucose	6.1 - 6.9 mmol/L	≥7.0 mmol/L	≥11.0 mmol/L

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

OGTT is done in the fasting state using 75g of glucose, one should rest throughout the test and only allowed to drink plain water.

Category	0-hour	2-hour
Normal	<6.1 mmol/L	<7.8 mmol/L
Impaired Fasting Glucose	6.1 - 6.9 mmol/L	-
Impaired Glucose Tolerance	-	7.8 - 11.0 mmol/L
T2DM	≥7.0 mmol/L	≥11.0 mmol/L

Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)

Reflects the average plasma glucose level over the preceding 3 months.

	Normal	Prediabetes	T2DM
HbA1c	<5.7%	5.7 - 6.3%	≥6.3%

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