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For most nonpregnant people with diabetes, what is CDC's target blood sugar before meals?

80 to 130 mg/dL, unless your doctor sets a different target.

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  1. 40 to 60 mg/dL
  2. 80 to 130 mg/dL ✔
  3. 200 to 250 mg/dL

Why: CDC lists 80 to 130 mg/dL before meals as the target for most people with diabetes who aren't pregnant. Your doctor may set a different target for you.

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Answer: 80 to 130 mg/dL. CDC lists 80 to 130 mg/dL before meals as the target for most people with diabetes who aren't pregnant. Your doctor may set a different target for you.

  1. CDC: Monitoring Your Blood Sugar www.cdc.gov/diabetes/diabetes-testing/monitoring-blood-sugar.html
    Before meals: 80 to 130 mg/dL
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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