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What are the suggested capillary blood glucose targets for people with moderate or severe frailty?
For people with moderate or severe frailty, the suggested capillary blood glucose targets are 6.7 to 11.0 mmol/L.
The general capillary blood glucose target range is 4 to 9 mmol/L with pre-meal targets of 4 to 7 mmol/L and post-meal targets below 9 mmol/L. However, the guidance individualizes targets based on a person's circumstances, and for those with moderate or severe frailty, the suggested targets are relaxed to 6.7 to 11.0 mmol/L.
Key points
- General capillary blood glucose target range is 4 to 9 mmol/L.
- Targets should always be individualized based on circumstances, long-term conditions, and frailty.
- For moderate or severe frailty, suggested targets are 6.7 to 11.0 mmol/L.
Source:Oxford Handbook of Diabetes Nursing· Psychological issues in people living with diabetes· p. 124–127
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