Calculating the relative weight of the parameters
| Risk of hypoglycemia from treatment | Low risk | Moderate risk | High risk |
| Life expectancy | Long | Decreased | Short |
| Important comorbidities | None | One | Two or more |
| Macrovascular and advanced microvascular complications | None | One | Two or more |
| Cognitive function | Excellent | Some decline | Severe decline |
| Adherence and motivation | Excellent | Moderate | Reduced |
| Disease duration | Short (<5 years) | Moderate (5–20 years) | Long (>20 years) |
| Resources and support system | Readily available | Available with effort | Limited |