Question

A 55-year-old with type 2 diabetes, no significant comorbidities, and no hypoglycemia has A1c 7.6% on metformin. What is a reasonable glycemic target per current standards?

Accepted Answer

A1c <7.0% for many nonpregnant adults

Answer

A1c <6.0% for all

Answer

A1c <8.5% given age >50

Answer

No specific target; treat only fasting glucose

Answer

A1c <5.5% unless hypoglycemia occurs

Practice question

A 55-year-old with type 2 diabetes, no significant comorbidities, and no hypoglycemia has A1c 7.6% on metformin. What is a reasonable glycemic target per current standards?