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Blood glucose
The following table provides a classification of blood glucose values according to the diabetes guide-
lines of the German Diabetes Association (Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft – DDG).
Time of blood glucose
measurement
Normal
blood glucose
values
Suspicion
of diabetes
Diabetes
On an empty stomach
• Whole blood, capillary
(haemolysed)
Below 5.0 mmol/L 5.0 – 6.1 mmol/L > 6.1 mmol/L
• Plasma venous Below 5.6 mmol/L 5.6 – 6.9 mmol/L > 6.9 mmol/L
Two hours after a meal Below 7.8 mmol/L 7.8 –11.1 mmol/L > 11.1 mmol/L
Source: German Diabetes Association (Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft – DDG) 2009
Critical blood glucose values
Display Blood glucose Actions
Very low blood glucose level
Below 1.1 mmol/L
Seek medical attention immedi-
ately.
Low blood glucose level
Below 3.9 mmol/L
Have a suitable snack. Follow your
GP’s instructions.
High blood glucose level
• On empty stomach, over
5.6
mmol/L
• Two hours after a meal, over
7.8 mmol/L
If this high value persists two hours
after your last meal, this may indi-
cate hyperglycaemia. Seek medi-
cal attention to coordinate any
measures, if applicable.
High blood glucose level,
possibly ketones
Above 13.3 mmol/L
Perform a ketone test. For this pur-
pose, seek medical attention.
Very high blood glucose level
Above 35.0 mmol/L
Take another measurement using a
new test strip. If the display is the
same as before: seek medical at-
tention immediately.