If you've just been told you have diabetes, don't be disheartened. With proper treatment and some adjustment to your lifestyle, you can manage diabetes and lead a healthy life
Here’s what to do:
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Time |
Plasma Blood Glucose Values for Adults with Diabetes (mmol/L) |
My Blood Glucose Goals |
Before a meal (fasting) |
Less than 4.0 to 7.0 |
|
2 hours after a meal |
Less than 10.0 |
|
HbA1C |
Less than 7% |
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This article was last reviewed on 11 Jan 2023
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