Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Practice Exam

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What is the ADA's recommended premeal blood glucose target for a nonpregnant adult with diabetes?

70-120 mg/dL
70-130 mg/dL
80-120 mg/dL
80-130 mg/dL

The correct answer is: 80-130 mg/dL

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends a target premeal blood glucose level for nonpregnant adults with diabetes to be between 80-130 mg/dL. This range is established based on evidence that maintaining blood glucose levels within these parameters can help reduce the risk of complications associated with diabetes, improve overall glycemic control, and enhance health outcomes. Setting the premeal target at 80-130 mg/dL allows flexibility in managing blood sugar levels while also ensuring that patients are not experiencing hypoglycemia (a blood glucose level that is dangerously low). This target recognizes that individual variability exists in how different patients respond to their nutrition and medications, but adheres to a standard that can guide their treatment. Lower targets, like those that might be suggested by other choices, could pose a risk of hypoglycemia or may not adequately reflect the needs of some individuals, especially considering other factors that influence blood glucose levels, such as activity levels and concurrent health conditions. Therefore, the 80-130 mg/dL range is both practical and beneficial for most nonpregnant adults living with diabetes.