Many diabetes patients have a misconception during blood sugar control, believing that the lower the blood sugar level, the better. This is incorrect. The goal should be to maintain it neither too high nor too low. Today, Dr. Wu will clarify what range is optimal for control.

In fact, this question concerns the treatment goals for diabetes. That is to say, after being diagnosed with diabetes, what range should blood sugar be controlled to? The glycemic control targets vary for patients at different stages, and overall, there are three goals:

First, relaxed standards

Fasting blood glucose less than 8, postprandial blood glucose less than 12

This is suitable for elderly individuals in their seventies or eighties with weak constitutions, long histories of diabetes, poor pancreatic islet function, and many complications. For these patients, blood sugar levels should not be too low, as it would be detrimental to their health.

Second, general standards

Fasting blood glucose less than 7, postprandial (2-hour) less than 10

This target range is suitable for most diabetic patients aged 40-70 years, with disease duration neither too long nor too short (approximately 10 years). These patients have some pancreatic islet function impairment but not severe yet - they retain partial compensatory capacity, with islet cells still functioning rather than being completely apoptotic. While complications are evident, they're not yet severe. This group of patients generally fits the standard criteria well.

Third, strict standard

Fasting less than 6, postprandial (2-hour) less than 8

Suitable for young diabetic patients with a very short medical history who have just developed diabetes or only had it for a few years, and whose pancreatic function remains good without any particularly noticeable complications. These patients should strictly control their blood sugar levels.

Therefore, appropriate blood sugar control targets should be set based on individual circumstances—not everyone follows the same standard, and it's certainly not the case that the lower the blood sugar, the better.

Dr. Wu has a goal this year: to help 10,000 diabetic patients overcome their blood sugar troubles and restore stable glucose levels. We hope all friends will support, like, and share this message so more diabetic patients can receive assistance. That's all for today. With Dr. Wu by your side, you're never alone on your sugar control journey.