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1.3 Health information
Blood pressure
Classification of blood pressure values for adults (mmHg)
Range of blood pressure values
Hypotonia (low blood pressure)
Normal pressure
Prehypertensive blood pressure
(transition to high pressure)
Hypertonia, grade I high blood
pressure
Hypertonia, grade II high blood
pressure
Source: Adapted from JNC 2003
Blood glucose
The table below shows blood glucose values for persons without diabetes for
comparison with your own readings.
Time of day
Before breakfast
Before lunch
1 hour after meals
2 hours after meals
Between 2 and 4 a.m.
Source: Krall, L.P., and Beaser, R.S :Joslin Diabetes Manual. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989),1 8
Beurer BGL40 mg/dL
Systole
Diastole
< 105
< 60
105-120
60-80
120-140
80-90
140-160
90-100
>160
> 100
Blood glucose range without diabetes
70 to 105 mg/dL
70 to 110 mg/dL
Below 160 mg/dL
Below 120 mg/dL
Over 70 mg/dL
Measure
Have it checked
by your doctor
Check it yourself
Have it checked
by your doctor
Seek medical
advice
Seek medical
advice
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