| Indicator | Normal | Prediabetes | Diabetes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting plasma glucose, mmol/l | below 5.6 | 5.6–6.9 | 7.0 or higher |
| Glucose 2 hours into an oral glucose tolerance test, mmol/l | below 7.8 | 7.8–11.0 | 11.1 or higher |
| Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), % | below 5.7 | 5.7–6.4 | 6.5 or higher |
Diabetes: diagnostic criteria
Normal, prediabetes and diabetes — a table of three key measures.
About 1.2 million people in Ukraine have diabetes.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (the hormone that regulates blood sugar — glucose) or the body cannot use the insulin it produces effectively.
Diagnostic criteria
Only a doctor makes the diagnosis, based on all the test results together.
Key steps
Eat a healthy diet. Stay physically active. Keep a healthy body weight. Check your glucose level if in doubt. Follow your doctor’s advice.
This material is for information only and does not replace a doctor's consultation. Do not change your treatment without a doctor's advice.
