Fasting Glucose Reference Ranges for Males, Age 70+

NHANES 2017-March 2020 Pre-Pandemic 2017-2020 · n = 576 · mg/dL

The median fasting glucose for US males aged 70 and over is 114 mg/dL (6.3 mmol/L), with the population distribution shifted upward reflecting the cumulative burden of glucose dysregulation in this age group.

Unit:
Percentile P5P25P50P75P95
Value (mg/dL) 95 106 114 132 194.9
95 106 114 132 194.9
P5 P25 P50 P75 P95

Data and Methodology

Dataset
NHANES 2017-March 2020 Pre-Pandemic
Survey years
2017-2020
Sample size
576 participants
Reference population
US civilian non-institutionalized males aged 70 and over from NHANES 2017-March 2020. Includes the full population (not restricted to healthy individuals) to reflect the population distribution.
Exclusion criteria
  • Missing fasting glucose measurement
  • Missing or zero fasting sample weight (WTSAF)
  • Age under 70
Notes
Percentiles computed using survey-weighted analysis (WTSAF weight, divided by 2 to pool two cycles). Glucose measured as fasting plasma glucose (LBXGLU) in mg/dL.
Sources

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