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Table 9—

Summary of glycemic recommendations for non-pregnant adults with diabetes

A1C <7.0%* 
Preprandial capillary plasma glucose 70–130 mg/dl (3.9–7.2 mmol/l) 
Peak postprandial capillary plasma glucose <180 mg/dl (<10.0 mmol/l) 
Key concepts in setting glycemic goals:

  • A1C is the primary target for glycemic control.

  • Goals should be individualized based on:

    • duration of diabetes

    • age/life expectancy

    • comorbid conditions

    • known CVD or advanced microvascular complications

    • hypoglycemia unawareness

    • individual patient considerations

  • More or less stringent glycemic goals may be appropriate for individual patients.

  • Postprandial glucose may be targeted if A1C goals are not met despite reaching preprandial glucose goals.

 
A1C <7.0%* 
Preprandial capillary plasma glucose 70–130 mg/dl (3.9–7.2 mmol/l) 
Peak postprandial capillary plasma glucose <180 mg/dl (<10.0 mmol/l) 
Key concepts in setting glycemic goals:

  • A1C is the primary target for glycemic control.

  • Goals should be individualized based on:

    • duration of diabetes

    • age/life expectancy

    • comorbid conditions

    • known CVD or advanced microvascular complications

    • hypoglycemia unawareness

    • individual patient considerations

  • More or less stringent glycemic goals may be appropriate for individual patients.

  • Postprandial glucose may be targeted if A1C goals are not met despite reaching preprandial glucose goals.

 
*

Referenced to a nondiabetic range of 4.0–6.0% using a DCCT-based assay. Postprandial glucose measurements should be made 1–2 h after the beginning of the meal, generally peak levels in patients with diabetes.

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