Table 1 Determination of the status of type 2 diabetes17.
Status | Description and criteria |
|---|---|
Complete remission | Normal levels of glucose parameters (HbA1c < 6% and FBG < 100 mg/dL) without the use of hypoglycemic medications |
Partial remission | Defined as HbA1c 6%–6.4% and FBG 100–125 mg/dL without the use of hypoglycemic medications |
Improvement | Decrease in HbA1c and FBG not fulfilling criteria for remission, or reduction in antidiabetic drug use |
Unchanged | Neither remission nor improvement |
