Welcome to The National University Hospital : Diabetes

	2 points test Test once before breakfast and once before dinner.
	4 points test Test half hour before each meal and at bedtime.
	7 points test Test half hour before and 2 hours after each meal and at bedtime.

Blood sugar profiles have to be done more frequently in the beginning when your diabetes needs to be stabilized e.g. daily or 2-3 days per week.

Once diabetes control is achieved and stabilized, weekly or fortnightly profiles should be performed.

You may need extra tests if you do not feel well e.g. low blood sugar or high blood sugar symptoms.

You can also test to know the effect of the following on your blood sugar level:

	Physical exercise.
	Over eating.
	Stress.
	Illness.
	Steroid treatment.

It is a good practice to record the results of the profiles. Your may get the form from your diabetes educator. Show your record to the doctor when you see him/her.

Targets of control

You should aim for the best target of control. Discuss your individual targets with your doctor/diabetes nurse educator.

Parameter

Targets

Ideal
(non-diabetic
levels)

Optimal

Sub-optimal

Unacceptable

Blood sugar
- before meal (mmol/L)

- 2 hour after meal (mmol/L)

4.0 to 6.0

5.0 to 7.0

6.1 to 8.0

7.1 to 10.0

8.1 to 10.0

10.1 to 13.0

>10.0

>13.0

Glycated haemoglobin

(HbA1c) %

4.5 to 6.4

6.5 to 7.0

7.1 to 8.0

>8.0

(Non-Diabetic reference range of HBA1c - National University Hospital Lab)

Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)

	Glycated haemoglobin commonly called HbA1c test is a blood test, which indicate the average level of sugar control in the body for the past 2-3 months.
	It is usually done on a 3 to 6 monthly frequency depending on the individual hospital or clinic.

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