"a somewhat elevated fasting blood glucose level (85-110 mg/dL) seems to be unhealthy (40% greater risk of death from cardiovascular diseases):"

Now I am thoroughly confused.

I thought 85 to 110 was normal. I'm excited when my blood sugar is 101. They reduced my Lantus the other day when I went to Cornell.

I am now on 14 of the Lantus instead of the 16. I thought my sugar reading would go up but it's fine. I'm really happy.

the other day I ate lunch and one hour later my blood sugar was 101. To me, (and when I joined the ACCORD program, my goal was to reach a post prandial reading of 170).

Well, when you see 101 one hour after you've eaten your lunch, well, I got excited.

They have no idea if I will ever go off of insulin completely. I would have to get really thin, and I have my age against me (61). but since they don't know, I guess we'll have to wait and see.

But why is 85 to 110 considered somewhat elevated.

I know MANY diabetics who are on various pills plus insulin and they can't get their sugar readings below 180. And yeah, they are obese.

What the heck is NORMAL, if 85 to 110 is considered slightly elevated?

Thanks, Melody