O MeA e tAtAU OnA e IlOA - Australian Diabetes Council

What my blood glucose levels should be?
For most people with type 2 diabetes the recommended range for blood glucose levels is 6 to
8 mmol/L fasting/before meals and 6 to 10 mmol/L two hours after the start of a main meal.
Your doctor will advise you on what blood glucose level will be best for you.
The Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) Blood Test
Blood glucose monitoring with a meter gives you a picture of your day to day diabetes
management. There is another important blood test called glycosylated haemoglobin –
more commonly known as HbA1c. This blood test gives you a picture of your blood glucose
control over the last two to three months and is arranged by your doctor.
The generally recommended HbA1c target level in people with type 2 diabetes is 7% or less.
Your HbA1c should be checked at least every 6 months.
If your HbA1c is greater than 7% it should be checked every three months.You will need
to speak to your diabetes health care team about your diabetes management goals and
possible changes to your diabetes management and treatment.
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