Target Test Results for Canadians with Diabetes
Part of the Diabetes For Canadians For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Monitoring your blood glucose levels day-to-day is critical in order to properly manage your diabetes. The Canadian Diabetes Association guidelines recommend that most adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes aim for the following readings:
Blood glucose before meals: 4.0 to 7.0 mmol/L
Blood glucose two hours after meals: 5.0 to 10.0 mmol/L (5.0 to 8.0 if your A1C remains above 7.0 despite having before-meal readings of 4.0 to 7.0 and two-hour after-meal readings of 5.0 to 10.0)
A1C level of 7.0 percent or less (up to 8.5 for some individuals)
LDL cholesterol of 2.0 mmol/L or less
Urine albumin/creatinine ratio (“ACR”) less than 2.0 mg/mmol
Blood eGFR equal to or greater than 60 mL/min
Blood pressure less than 130/80
| Target Test Result | Date | Date | Date | Date | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Pressure < 130/80 | |||||
| A1C < 7 % | |||||
| LDL < 2.0 mmol/L | |||||
| ACR < 2.0 mg/mmol | |||||
| eGFR > 60 mL/min |
