Figure 5.

Glycemic control targets (see Figure 8 for those for patients 65 years of age or older). The glycemic control target should be determined for each individual in light of his/her age, duration of diabetes, presence of organ damage, risk of hypoglycemia, and access to any support available. *1 Intended for individuals capable of achieving glycemic control with appropriate diet therapy (MNT) or exercise therapy or those capable of achieving glycemic control while on pharmacotherapy without developing hypoglycemia. *2 Defined as HbA1c <7.0% for prevention of diabetic complications, which is assumed to correspond to fasting glucose <130 mg/dL and postprandial 2‐h glucose <180 mg/dL as measured glucose values. *3 Intended for individuals deemed less amenable to treatment intensification due to associated hypoglycemia or for some other reason. *4 All these targets are intended for use by adults except for pregnant women.