Table 1 Risk factor reference values

Hypertension ^23,34

Non-diabetic patients <140/90 mm/Hg

Diabetic patients <130/80 mm/Hg

Patients with diabetic nephropathy <125/75 mm/Hg

Diabetes mellitus ³⁴

Fasting plasma blood glucose <110 mg/dl

Glycosylated haemoglobin HbA1c 4-6%

Hyperlipidemia ²⁵

Low density cholesterol <130 mg/dl

Total cholesterol <200 mg/dl

Triglycerides <200 mg/dl