Summary of recommendations for glycemic blood pressure and lipid control for most adults with diabetes
A1C | <7.0%* |
Blood pressure | <130/80 mmHg† |
Lipids | |
LDL cholesterol | <100 mg/dl (<2.6 mmol/l)‡ |
↵*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.
↵†Based on patient characteristics and response to therapy, higher or lower systolic blood pressure targets may be appropriate.
↵‡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.