Target lipid levels for adult patients with diabetes
| . | Goal . | Level of evidence . |
|---|---|---|
| LDL cholesterol | <100 mg/dl (2.6 mmol/l) | B |
| HDL cholesterol | Men: >45 mg/dl (1.15 mmol/l) | C |
| Women: >55 mg/dl (1.40 mmol/l) | ||
| Triglycerides | <150 mg/dl (1.7 mmol/l) | C |
| . | Goal . | Level of evidence . |
|---|---|---|
| LDL cholesterol | <100 mg/dl (2.6 mmol/l) | B |
| HDL cholesterol | Men: >45 mg/dl (1.15 mmol/l) | C |
| Women: >55 mg/dl (1.40 mmol/l) | ||
| Triglycerides | <150 mg/dl (1.7 mmol/l) | C |
Note: The recent NCEP/ATP III guidelines suggest that in patients with triglycerides ≥200 mg/dl, the “non-HDL cholesterol” be calculated with a goal being <130 (45).