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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 740900" data-attributes="member: 94045">The 8.5 at 2 hours is the NHS recommended maximum for type 2's, but this is too generous according to all the research into diabetic complications. It is now thought that a maximum of 7.8 is more desirable, preferably less. It is better to aim for non-diabetic levels, which are up to 7.8 at 1 hour after carbs, down to 6.6 at 2 hours.<a href="http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045524.php" target="_blank">http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045524.php</a>The closer we get to non-diabetic readings, the greater chance we have of avoiding horrible complications. Here are what doctors currently believe to be non-diabetic readings: Fasting blood sugarunder 100 mg/dl (5.5 mmol/L)One hour after meals under 140 mg/dl (7.8 mmol/L)Two hours after meals under 120 mg/dl (6.6 mmol/L)If you can do better than this, go for it. At a minimum, The American College of Clinical Endocrinologists recommends that people with diabetes keep their blood sugars under 140 mg/dl (7.8 mmol/L) two hours after eating.</blockquote>

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