After eating, normal blood sugar levels for healthy individuals typically rise but should remain below certain thresholds to be considered normal.

Blood Sugar Levels After Eating for Healthy Individuals

• Blood sugar should be up to 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL) two hours after eating

• Some sources state normal post-meal blood sugar is generally below 140 mg/dL within 1-2 hours after a meal

Blood Sugar Levels After Eating for People with Diabetes

• Targets vary by type of diabetes:
  • For type 1 diabetes: blood sugar should be under 9 mmol/L (162 mg/dL) after meals

* For type 2 diabetes: blood sugar should be **under 8.5 mmol/L (153 mg/dL)** after meals

• The American Diabetes Association recommends blood sugar levels under 180 mg/dL within 1-2 hours after eating for people with diabetes

• Post-meal peaks usually occur between 45 minutes to 1 hour after eating and should return to baseline within 2 hours

Summary Table (Approximate Targets)

Group| Blood Sugar After Eating (1-2 hours)
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Healthy adults| Up to 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L)
Type 1 diabetes| Under 162 mg/dL (9 mmol/L)
Type 2 diabetes| Under 153 mg/dL (8.5 mmol/L)
General diabetes target| Under 180 mg/dL

These values can vary depending on age, type of food consumed, insulin use, and individual health conditions

. In conclusion, for most healthy people, blood sugar should be below 140 mg/dL two hours after eating, while people with diabetes have higher target ranges, typically aiming to stay under 180 mg/dL post-meal