HbA1c & Normal Sugar Levels: What Every Indian Family Should Know
Blood sugar numbers can be confusing. Here’s a simple guide to understanding your fasting sugar, post-meal sugar, and HbA1c — plus how your diet plays a key role.
Normal Sugar Levels at a Glance:
| Test | Normal Range |
|---|---|
| Fasting Blood Sugar | 72 – 99 mg/dL |
| Post-Meal (PPBS) | Less than 140 mg/dL |
| HbA1c | Below 5.7% |
(Source: American Diabetes Association)
What is HbA1c? HbA1c measures your average blood sugar over 3 months. It tells you how well your sugar levels are managed long-term.
- 5.7–6.4% = Pre-diabetic
- 6.5% or more = Diabetic
How Food Impacts These Numbers: Regular intake of high-GI, processed foods increases your HbA1c. But eating fiber-rich, fermented, and whole-grain foods — like Grounded’s batters — supports healthy sugar levels.
How Grounded Helps:
- Ragi & Millet Batters = Low GI, slow release
- Fermented Foods = Better digestion, less sugar spike
- Herb induced ATTAs = Easy intake, nutrition plus, control sugar spike.
