Table 2. Summary of Recommendations for Glycemic,
Blood Pressure and Lipid Control for Most Adults
with Diabetes
Test
Goal
HbA1c
Blood pressure
Lipids
< 7.0%a
< 130/80 mmHg b
LDL-C < 100 mg/dL (< 2.6 mmol/L)c
a
More or less stringent glycemic goals may be appropriate for individual patients. Goals should be
individualized based on: duration of diabetes, age/life expectancy, comorbid conditions, known
CVD or advanced microvascular complications, hypoglycemia unawareness, and individual patient
considerations.
b
Based on patient characteristics and response to therapy, higher or lower systolic blood pressure
targets may be appropriate.
c
In individuals with overt CVD, a lower LDL-C goal of < 70 mg/dL (1.8 mmol/L), using a high
dose of a statin, is an option.
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