Question

A 63-year-old with new-onset hypertension and diabetes (A1c 8.0%) asks about glycemic goal. What A1c target is generally recommended for most nonpregnant adults?

Accepted Answer

<7.0%

Answer

<8.5%

Answer

<8.0%

Answer

<6.0% for all

Answer

No A1c target; symptom-based only

Practice question

A 63-year-old with new-onset hypertension and diabetes (A1c 8.0%) asks about glycemic goal. What A1c target is generally recommended for most nonpregnant adults?