Blood Sugar Levels
The American Diabetes Association has stated the following as the goals for blood glucose (blood sugar) level in the patient with diabetes:
Diagnosis of Diabetes
A fasting blood glucose >126 mg/dl on two different occasions
A random blood glucose >200 mg/dl on two different occasions
A random blood glucose >200 mg/dl with any symptom of diabetes (frequent urination, thirsty, fatigue, blurred vision, hungry, numbness in fingertips or feet, or wounds that don’t heal well).
Blood Glucose Goals for Adults and Non-Pregnant Women
Before Meals: 90 to 130 mg/dl
1 to 2 hours after beginning of meals: <180 mg/dl
A1c (3 month average of blood glucose): <7%
Blood Glucose Goals for Pregnancy
Fasting: < 95 mg/dl 1 Hour after Meal: < 140 mg/dl 2 Hours after Meal: < 120 mg/dl
Plasma Blood Glucose and A1c Goals for Type 1 Diabetes by Age Group
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Values by Age
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Before meals
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Bedtime/overnight
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A1c
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Toddlers and Preschoolers
(<6 years)
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100-180 mg/dl
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110-200 mg/dl
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<8.5 and >7.5%
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School Age
(6-12 years)
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90-180 mg/dl
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100-180 mg/dl
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<8%
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Adolescent and Young Adult
(13-19 years)
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90-130 mg/dl
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90-150 mg/dl
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<7.5%
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Blood Pressure Goal
<130/80 mmHg
Lipid Goal
LDL: <100 mg/dl
Triglycerides: <150 mg/dl
HDL: >40 mg/dl
If you need further information or assistance with achieving these goals, please contact the Diabetes & Endocrinology Institute at (813) 615-7262.
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