Is 7 a high sugar reading? Understanding Blood Sugar Levels
                                
                                
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                                A fasting blood glucose reading of 7.0 mmol/L or higher on two separate tests is a sign of diabetes, based on diagnostic standards. Whether a reading of 7 is a high sugar reading depends on the test conditions and your health.