BLOOD SUGAR READINGS

by Jennifer
(Pennsylvania )

QUESTION: Hi,

My machine reads 7.5. How do you read in other ways like say 120, what is the equivalence?



ANSWER: Hi Jennifer,

I understand your concern.

It seems that you are using mmol/l (millimoles per liter) unit, commonly used here in Europe, and Canada.

The other measurement unit is mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter), primary used in United States.

There is a conversion formula in order to find the equivalence of mmol/L to mg/dL units.

You can easily multiply your mmol/l units and you will get the mg/dL equivalence.

So, your measured blood sugar levels was

7.5 mmol/L x 18 = 135 mg/dL.

Vice-versa, if you want to convert from mg/dL units to mmol/L, you should subtract by 18.

So, 135 mg/dL : 18 = 7.5 mmol/L.

We have provided a full webpage for you to properly convert your blood sugar levels at the following link


Convert mmol/L to mg/dL.


Hope this answered your query.
Do not hesitate to write back if you have any other concern.

Regards,
Dr.Albana