Diabetes - Blood Glucose Levels

The guidelines recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) are listed below:

Pre-meal glucose (mg/dl)
ADA -- 90-130
AACE -- Below 110

After-meal glucose (mg/dl)
ADA -- 180 or less,1-2 hours after the start of the meal
AACE -- 140 or less, 2 hours after the start of a meal

A1C (2 to 3 month average glucose)
ADA -- 7 percent or less
AACE -- 6.5 percent or less

Paramount to living a long and healthy life is compliance.  Testing your blood sugars often is key for all diabetics.