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