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Blood Glucose Converter

Convert blood sugar between mg/dL and mmol/L.

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Glucose: 1 mmol/L = 18.016 mg/dL. Diagnostic thresholds follow the ADA Standards of Care; confirm a diagnosis with a repeat test.

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How to use the Blood Glucose Converter

Convert blood sugar between mg/dL and mmol/L.

  1. 1 Choose mg/dL to mmol/L or the reverse.
  2. 2 Enter your glucose reading.
  3. 3 Read the converted value and fasting category.

Example and practical tips

100 mg/dL equals 5.55 mmol/L, and 7.0 mmol/L equals 126 mg/dL, the fasting threshold for diabetes.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert mmol/L to mg/dL?

Multiply by 18 (18.016 exactly). To go from mg/dL to mmol/L, divide by 18.

Is the category valid after a meal?

No. The normal, prediabetes and diabetes bands shown apply to fasting glucose only.

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