Table 1.
Definition of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
| Diagnosis | HgbA1c | Fasting glucose | OGTTa | Insulin | Glucose in bloodb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mg/dL (mmol/L) | mg/dL (mmol/L) | uIU/L (pmol/L) | grams | ||
| Normal | <5.7% | <100 (5.6) | <140 (7.8) | <10 (60) | <5.0 |
| Pre-diabetes | 5.7–6.4% | 100–125 (5.6–6.9) | 140–199 (7.8–11) | >10 (60) | 5.0–6.25 |
| Type 2 diabetes | ≥6.5% | >125 (6.9) | ≥200 (11.1) | >10 (60) | >6.25 |
a
OGGT, oral glucose tolerance test. At 2 h after drinking 75 grams of glucose.
b
Assuming 5L of blood.
Source: American Diabetes Association (1).