Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose levels are too high. When you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin, can't use it as well as it should, or both. Too much glucose stays in your blood and doesn't reach your cells. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause serious health problems (diabetes complications). So if you have diabetes, it's important to keep your blood glucose levels within your target range. What are blood glucose targets?
If you have diabetes, your blood glucose target is the range you try to reach as much as possible. The typical targets are:
Before a meal: 80 to 130 mg/dL
Two hours after the start of a meal: Less than 180 mg/dL
Your blood glucose targets may be different, depending on your age, any additional health problems you have, and other factors. Talk with your healthcare team about the best target range for you.
