A1C Goals

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Q:What are the blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c goals for diabetes management?

A: We know today from lots of research that the most important thing for you to do to prevent and/or delay the complications of diabetes is to control your blood glucose levels day to day and over time.

Plasma glucose goals (most blood glucose meters today measure plasma levels, not whole blood) Today two organizations provide goals—American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (ACE). The later group suggests more stringent goals. Below you will find both sets of goals.

ADA



ACE






Fasting and before meals

90 - 130



110

2 hours after start of meals

< 180



< 140

Hemoglobin A1c, or simply A1c, is the blood test to check your average blood glucose control over the last 8 to 12 weeks. You want to have this done 2 to 4 times a year.

ADA

ACE









Goal

< 7%



< 6.5 %

NOTE: In Canada, their goal is <6.0%. Keep in mind, we can't give medical advise. Also, you should hear out your medical professional. But, in any event, lower is better!!