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Time in Range
How to live well with diabetes
Triangle of Diabetes Care
The 3 key areas to improving diabetes management for people with diabetes
The Triangle of Diabetes is an emerging treatment strategy that is centred around 3 goals, reaching all 3 of which can help improve long-term health for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes^. When used with the FreeStyle Libre systems*, you can work with your Healthcare Team to hit targets in all 3 areas using the data from their sensor to inform your treatment plan.
What is the Triangle of Diabetes?
The Triangle of Diabetes acknowledges that improving your HbA1c is important, but it also emphasises the need to minimise hypoglycaemia and limit glucose variability.
The three goals of the Triangle of Diabetes for better diabetes management are:
The Triangle of Diabetes Care developed by Dr. Ramzi Ajjan Associate Professor and Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology at the University of Leeds
Improve overall glucose levels
HbA1c is an accepted measure of overall glucose control over the past three months and illustrates how a person with diabetes has been managing their treatment regime. However following new research, this measurement should not be looked at in isolation1. With the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, we aim to help you understand how the triangle of diabetes can help improve your overall management of diabetes and get the most out of your sensor.
Minimise hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia is ‘officially’ when your blood glucose is equal to or falls below 3.9mmol/L1. You may be feeling symptoms or not at this point.
Limit glucose variability
Even if your HbA1c is on target, you may be experiencing daily swings between high and low glucose levels or significant day-to-day glucose variability.
Time in Range
How to live well with diabetes
References & Disclaimers
~ Daily Patterns needs at least 5 days of glucose data
^ The Triangle of Diabetes Care developed by Dr. Ramzi Ajjan Associate Professor and Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology at the University of Leeds.
* FreeStyle Libre systems refers to the FreeStyle Libre and FreeStyle Libre 2 systems.
◊ The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView.
1. Battelino T, Danne T, Bergenstal RM, et al. Clinical targets for continuous glucose monitoring data interpretation: recommendations from the international consensus on time in range. Diabetes Care. (2019);42(8):1593-1603.
2. Lang J, Jangam S, Dunn T, Hayter G. Expanded real-world use reaffirms strong correlation between scanning frequency of flash glucose monitoring and glucose control [Poster 972]. Diabetes 2019 Jun; 68(Supplement 1)
3. Deshmukh H et al. “Effect of Flash Glucose Monitoring on Glycemic Control, Hypoglycemia, Diabetes-Related Distress, and Resource Utilization in the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) Nationwide Audit”. Diabetes Care 2020; 43 (9): 2153–2160. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc20-0738.
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