Sharing this kasi baka bago rin sa iba, especially sa may diabetic family or friends.
TIL aside sa usual goals for HbA1c at CBG monitoring, may isa pang important measure for diabetic patients:
TIR (Time In Range)
⏱️ TIR = percentage of time na nasa target glucose range ka throughout the day (70-180 mg/dL)
📊 HbA1c = average blood sugar for 3 months
🩸 CBG = current capillary blood glucose reading
Sa TIR nakikita kung gaano kadalas nasa normal or stable ang blood sugar mo, hindi lang average (90 day for HbA1c). Kahit “okay” ang HbA1c, possible pa rin pala na maraming highs and lows (meaning mataas ang glucose variability, which is not ideal).
Photo:
https://healthypilipinas.com
Reference:
https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/time-in-range-and-diabetes