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Managing diabetes requires constant monitoring of blood glucose levels, but different regions use different units. The US and France typically use mg/dL, while the UK, Canada, and Australia use mmol/L. This tool provides instant bidirectional conversion and estimates the HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) percentage, which reflects average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months.

It classifies results based on American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines, alerting users to potential Hypoglycemia (dangerously low) or Hyperglycemia (high). Proper interpretation of these numbers is vital for insulin dosage and diet management.

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Formulas

The relationship between the molecular weight of glucose and volume allows for a linear conversion factor:

1 mmol/L 18.018 mg/dL

The estimated HbA1c is derived from the average glucose (eAG) using the formula:

HbA1c = mg/dL + 46.728.7

Reference Data

Categorymg/dL Rangemmol/L RangeHbA1c Approx
Hypoglycemia< 70< 3.9n/a
Normal (Fasting)701003.95.6< 5.7%
Prediabetes1011255.76.95.76.4%
Diabetes 126 7.0 6.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

HbA1c is a form of hemoglobin that is chemically linked to sugar. Since red blood cells live for about 3 months, measuring HbA1c gives an average blood sugar level for that period, rather than a single snapshot like a finger-prick test.
It is an estimate. Actual HbA1c lab tests can vary due to factors like anemia, kidney disease, or genetic hemoglobin variants. This calculator provides a mathematical approximation based on daily average glucose levels.