Question

A 64-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus and no major comorbidities asks about glycaemic targets. Her current HbA1c is 8.2% (66 mmol/mol). According to Australian guidance, what is the usual HbA1c target for most non-pregnant adults with type 2 diabetes to minimise complications while avoiding excessive hypoglycaemia?

Accepted Answer

≤7.0% (53 mmol/mol)

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≤6.0% (42 mmol/mol)

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≤6.5% (48 mmol/mol)

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≤7.5% (59 mmol/mol)

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≤8.0% (64 mmol/mol)

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