100mgdL

100mgdL refers to a measurement of blood glucose concentration. The unit "mg" stands for milligrams, a unit of mass, and "dL" stands for deciliter, a unit of volume. Therefore, 100mgdL indicates that there are 100 milligrams of glucose present in every deciliter of blood. This unit is commonly used in the United States for reporting blood sugar levels.

Blood glucose is the primary sugar found in the blood and is the body's main source of energy. Maintaining blood glucose levels within a specific range is crucial for overall health. Deviations from the normal range can indicate various health conditions, most notably diabetes mellitus.

In the context of diabetes management, 100mgdL is often used as a reference point. For instance, a fasting blood glucose level below 100mgdL is generally considered normal. A fasting blood glucose level between 100mgdL and 125mgdL may suggest prediabetes, and a level of 126mgdL or higher on two separate occasions is typically indicative of diabetes. Post-meal blood glucose levels are also monitored, with target ranges varying depending on individual health status and treatment plans. Different measurement units, such as millimoles per liter (mmol/L), are used in other parts of the world. The conversion factor between mg/dL and mmol/L is approximately 18.018.