Critical tool

Your Goal HbA1c:Green Zone: Great Control


· HbA1c is under 7%____
· Average blood sugars typically under 150
· Most fasting blood sugars under 140
Green Zone Means
· Your blood sugars are under control
· Continue taking your medications as ordered
· Continue routine blood glucose monitoring
· Follow healthy eating habits
· Keep all physician appointments
Yellow Zone: Caution



· HbA1c between _7%___ and _9%___
· Average blood sugar between 150-210
· Most fasting blood glucose under 180

· Work closely with your health care team if you are going into the YELLOW zone
Yellow Zone Means:
· Your blood sugar may indicate that you need an adjustment of your medications
· Improve your eating habits
· Increase your activity level

· Call your physician, nurse, or diabetes educator if changes in your activity level or eating habits don’t decrease your fasting blood sugar levels.
Name:___________________________
Number:__________________________
Red Zone: Stop and Think

· HbA1c greater than 9%____
· Average blood sugars are over 210
· Most fasting blood sugars are well over 180

Call your physician if you are going into the RED zone
Red Zone Means:
You need to be evaluated by a physician.
If you have a blood glucose over ____ follow these instructions _____________
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· Call your physician

Physician___________________________
Number____________________________