What is the appropriate blood glucose control target for diabetic patients over 70 years old?
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Introduction
For individuals with diabetes over the age of 70, blood glucose should be controlled below 7.0 mmol/L; postprandial random blood glucose within two hours after meals should be maintained below 10 mmol/L. For diabetic patients aged 70 and above, fasting blood glucose targets may be slightly relaxed, for example, to around 7 mmol/L, or even up to 8 mmol/L.
For diabetic patients over 70 years old, blood glucose should be controlled below 7.0 mmol/L, and postprandial random blood glucose within two hours after meals should be maintained below 10 mmol/L. For individuals aged 70 with diabetes, the target fasting blood glucose level may be slightly relaxed—for instance, around 7 mmol/L or even up to 8 mmol/L. Non-fasting or random blood glucose levels (outside of post-meal periods) can also be allowed to reach approximately 10 mmol/L.
In addition, if elderly individuals aged 70 have diabetes along with other complications such as diabetic nephropathy, myocardial infarction, cerebral thrombosis, or cerebral hemorrhage, the fasting blood glucose target range may also be appropriately relaxed to around 7.0 mmol/L.
It is essential to avoid hypoglycemia when managing blood glucose, as it can cause serious harm to the body. To prevent both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, regular hospital check-ups are necessary. Additionally, dietary adjustments must be made, including avoiding foods high in sugar.
