Table 2. Summary of Recommendations for Glycemic, Blood Pressure and Lipid Control for Most Adults with Diabetes
Test HbA1c
Blood pressure Lipids
Goal < 7.0%a < 130/80 mmHgb 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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