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One to 2 hours after a meal, what is CDC's usual blood sugar target?

Below 180 mg/dL.

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  1. Below 100 mg/dL
  2. Below 300 mg/dL
  3. Below 180 mg/dL ✔

Why: CDC's usual target 1 to 2 hours after a meal is below 180 mg/dL for most nonpregnant people with diabetes. Your doctor may set a different number.

Huh, didn't know that: Blood sugar normally rises after eating, so the after-meal target is higher than the before-meal one.

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After Thanksgiving dinner, my blood sugar and my belt both needed checking.
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Answer: Below 180 mg/dL. CDC's usual target 1 to 2 hours after a meal is below 180 mg/dL for most nonpregnant people with diabetes. Your doctor may set a different number.

  1. CDC: Monitoring Your Blood Sugar www.cdc.gov/diabetes/diabetes-testing/monitoring-blood-sugar.html
    After meals (1-2 hours later): Below 180 mg/dL
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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