1. What is Glucose Unit Conversion?

Glucose levels can be measured in different units (mg/dL or mmol/L) depending on the country and medical practice. This calculator converts between these two common units of measurement.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following conversion formulas:

Explanation: The conversion is based on the molecular weight of glucose (180 g/mol) and standard unit definitions.

3. Importance of Glucose Measurement

Details: Accurate glucose measurement and interpretation is crucial for diabetes diagnosis and management, as well as for monitoring various metabolic conditions.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your glucose value, select the current unit (what your value is in), and select the unit you want to convert to. The calculator will instantly show the converted value.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Which countries use which units?
A: mg/dL is primarily used in the US, while mmol/L is used in most other countries including Canada, UK, Australia, and Europe.

Q2: Are there different conversion factors?
A: No, the conversion factor is always 18 (mg/dL to mmol/L) or 0.0555 (mmol/L to mg/dL) based on glucose's molecular weight.

Q3: When should I check my glucose levels?
A: This depends on your health condition. Diabetics typically check before meals and at bedtime, or as directed by their healthcare provider.

Q4: What are normal glucose values?
A: Normal fasting glucose is 70-99 mg/dL (3.9-5.5 mmol/L). Values between 100-125 mg/dL (5.6-6.9 mmol/L) indicate prediabetes.

Q5: Does this calculator work for other substances?
A: No, this is specific to glucose. Other substances like cholesterol have different conversion factors.