TIR

Medical abbreviation · Endocrinology & Diabetes

TIR
Stands forTime in range
CategoriesMedical

TIR stands for Time in range, an endocrinology & diabetes abbreviation.

Percentage of continuous glucose monitor readings between 70 and 180 mg/dL, now a standard measure of diabetes control alongside A1C. International consensus targets for most adults are more than 70 percent in range and less than 4 percent below 70 mg/dL.

Example: TIR improved from 54 to 72 percent after switching to automated insulin delivery.

Usage notes

Targets were set by an international consensus published in 2019. Each 10-point gain in TIR corresponds roughly to a meaningful drop in A1C. Related metrics include time below range (TBR) and time above range (TAR). Pregnancy uses a tighter range of 63–140 mg/dL.

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  • CGM – Continuous glucose monitor
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.