way across the full cohort. It instead grouped people by quintiles of measured glucose and then estimated the odds of becoming a centenarian. Sustained high glucose tends to be associated with a higher disease risk. Therefore, aiming for healthy ranges makes sense for long-term health.
For people with diabetes, targets for premeal and after meal levels are set to reduce complications. For people without diabetes, routine screening helps catch rising values early. Talk with your clinician about your own results and context. Medications, acute illness, and meals can shift numbers
