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DETAILED INFORMATION
Reference Values
Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in diabetes control.
A long-term study showed that maintaining
blood glucose levels
close to normal
can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up
to 60%
*1
. The results provided by this system can help you and your
healthcare professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to
gain better control of your diabetes.
Source:
American Diabetes Association (2012). Clinical Practice
Recommendations. Diabetes Care, 35 (Supplement 1): S1-S100.
Please consult your doctor to determine a target range that works
best for you.
References:
*1: American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control
and Complications Trial (1993).
Time of day
Normal plasma glucose range for people
without
diabetes (mg/dL)
< 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L)
< 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L)
Fasting and before meal
2 hours after meals
