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A normal fasting blood sugar level for someone between the ages of 50 and 60 is between 70 and 99 mg/dL. Blood sugar (glucose) targets for older people with diabetes tend to be different than for ...

Blood sugar comes from carbohydrates you eat and gives your body energy. Healthy blood sugar is 70-99 mg/dL fasting and below 140 mg/dL after you eat. You can monitor your blood sugar, exercise, and ...

MINNEAPOLIS - Blood sugar control has always been important for people with diabetes when it comes to preventing a stroke. But a new study finds for people with diabetes who have a stroke, there may ...

Most people with diabetes should test their blood sugar (or blood glucose) levels regularly. Knowing the results lets you adjust your strategy for keeping the disease in check. Research shows that in ...