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
*1
to 60%
. 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.
Time of day
Fasting and before meal
2 hours after meals
Source: American Diabetes Association (2008). Clinical Practice
Recommendations. Diabetes Care, 31 (Supplement 1): S1-108.
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).
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Normal plasma glucose range for people
without diabetes (mg/dL)
< 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L)
< 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L)