TABLE 2

Target glucose levels in pregnant women with diabetes

Test	Target
Fasting plasma glucose	< 95 mg/dL (5.3 mmol/L)
1-hour postprandial glucose	< 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L)
2-hour postprandial glucose	< 120 mg/dL (6.7 mmol/L)
Hemoglobin A_1c	6%–6.5%
	< 6%^a
	< 7%^b

↵a If it can be achieved without significant hypoglycemia.
↵b If needed to prevent hypoglycemia.
Adapted from information in reference 1.