Targets for blood glucose control

The ideal target values for a good glycemic control should be as follows


Fasting Plasma Glucose	70 – 130 mg/dl
2 hrs Post food Plasma Glucose	135 - 180 mg/dl
1 hr Pre food Plasma Glucose	90 - 130 mg/dl
HbA1c	<6.5 %
Blood Pressure	130/80 mmHg
Total Cholesterol	Less than 200 mg/dl
LDL Cholesterol	Less than 80 mg/dl
HDL Cholesterol	More than 40 mg/dl in Men. More than 50 mg/dl in Women.
Triglycerides	Less than 150 mg/dl

*The above values are as per International Standards Regular monitoring of blood sugars at home with the help of a glucometer is recommended and also maintenance of a SMBG (Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose) chart, which should be showed to your Diabetologist during every visit.