Your targets depend on10:
- How long you have had diabetes
- Your age and life expectancy
- Comorbidities
- Whether you have cardiovascular or microvascular (smallest blood vessels) complications
- Risk of hypoglycaemia (abnormally low blood glucose)
Blood glucose targets should be individualized. Your doctor will advise on what targets you should look out for. The ranges below serve as a guide.8
If you have type 2 diabetes, aim for blood glucose levels of2
If you are an adult with type 1 diabetes, aim for blood glucose levels of8
If you have diabetes, your doctor should also check your long-term control. The HbA1c test is the most common way to do so.8 It provides a good indication of glucose control over the previous 2–3 months, and is normally performed every 3–6 months, depending on whether your targets are achieved.2,8