Glucose
High blood glucose can cause damage to nerves and blood vessels,
which can lead to long-term complications of diabetes including blindness,
amputation, and kidney failure.
Normal.......................................60 -100 mg/dL
At risk........................................100 - 125 mg/dL
High...........................................126 mg/dL and above

Cholesterol
Total cholesterol measures the total amount of LDL ("Bad Cholesterol"),
HDL ("Good Cholesterol"), and triglycerides in the blood.
Ideal...........................................150 mg/dL
Desirable ...................................150 - 199 mg/dL
Moderate risk ............................200 - 239 mg/dL
High risk....................................240 - 274 mg/dL
Extremely high risk...................above 275 mg/dL

Blood Pressure
Controlling your blood pressure reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke,
and kidney disease.
Desirable...................................below 120 / 80 mm/Hg
Normal.......................................120-129 / 80-84 mm/Hg
High Normal .............................130-139 / 85-89 mm/Hg
High...........................................above 140 / 90 mm/Hg

Waist Circumference
A high waist circumference is associated with an increased risk for heart
disease and stroke, and related risk factors (type 2 diabetes, high lipids,
and high blood pressure), in individuals with a high body mass index (BMI).
Women......................over 35 inches indicates increased risk
Men...........................over 40 inches indicates increased risk

For additional information, see the NDEP Diabetes Numbers to Know Card, click here.