1 A blood sample will be taken after an overnight fast. 2  A fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) is normal. 3  A fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) is considered prediabetes. 4  If it's 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests, you have diabetes. For this test, you fast overnight, and the fasting blood sugar level is measured. 2  Then you drink a sugary liquid, and blood sugar levels are tested periodically for the next two hours. 3  A blood sugar level less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is normal.
A serving size should be no larger than 4 to 6 ounces, and you shouldn't exceed 12 ounces of protein in your day. Naturally, if you're having protein without saturated fat, such as fish or tofu, you can have more.
to list the %DV of protein if a statement is made on the package labeling about the health effects or the amount of protein (for example, âhighâ or âlowâ) contained in the food. The Daily Value for protein is . 50 g per day. This is based on a 2,000 calorie diet â your Daily Value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Choose a variety of nutrient-dense protein foods, such as beans and peas, eggs, fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%)