Glycemic Targets

- Glossary

HbA1c

Glycated haemoglobin by non-enzymatic attachment of glucose to haemoglobin. The concentration of HbA1c is the most commonly used measure of chronic glycaemia in clinical trials and diabetes management. It is considered to reflect the integrated mean glucose level over the previous 8–12 weeks.

TAR

 % of readings and time that blood glucose level >180 mg/dL

TBR

% of readings and time blood glucose level < 70 mg/dL

TIR

% of readings and time blood glucose level 70 - 180 mg/dL