Summary of recommendations for glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control for adults with diabetes
| A1C | <7.0%* |
| Blood pressure | <130/80 mmHg |
| Lipids | |
| LDL cholesterol | <100 mg/dl (<2.6 mmol/l)† |
↵* Referenced to a nondiabetic range of 4.0–6.0% using a DCCT-based assay. †In individuals with overt CVD, a lower LDL cholesterol goal of <70 mg/dl (1.8 mmol/l), using a high dose of a statin, is an option.