Table 2. Treatment target values for adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
| Variable | Ideal control | Unsatisfactory control |
|---|---|---|
| Fasting plasma glucose, mmol/L | 4–6 | ≥8 |
| Glycosylated hemoglobin | <7a | ≥8 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | <23 | ≥27 |
| Waist circumference for male, cm | <90 (<36 inches) | ≥90 (≥36 inches) |
| Waist circumference for female, cm | <80 (<32 inches) | ≥80 (≥32 inches) |
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg | <130b | ≥160 |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg | <80b | ≥95 |
| Total cholesterol, mmol/L | <4.5 | ≥6.2 |
| HDL-C for male, mmol/L | >1.0 | <0.9 |
| HDL-C for female, mmol/L | >1.3 | <0.9 |
| LDL-C, mmol/L | <2.6c | ≥4.2 |
| Triglyceride, mmol/L | <1.7 | ≥2.8 |
HDL-C, high density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low density lipoprotein cholesterol.
aGoals should be individualized, bFor those with ≥1 g/day of proteinuria, the blood pressure target might be <125/75 mm Hg, cIn people with overt cardiovascular disease, a lower LDL-C goal of <1.8 mmol/L is an option.