What is the desirable pre-meal blood sugar range for type 1 diabetics?

The optimal pre-meal blood sugar range for adult diabetics not pregnant is 70 to 130 mg/dL, reports the American Diabetes Association. Individual considerations vary by patient; a physician can best evaluate blood glucose results, set a suitable target range and devise a plan for managing high levels.

Factors that influence individualized target ranges are dependent on the duration of diabetes, age/life expectancy, comorbid conditions, known CVD or advanced microvascular complications and hypoglycemia unawareness, according to the American Diabetes Association.

Blood sugar levels should be no more than 180 milligrams per deciliter one to two hours after the start of a meal, explains the ADA.