A 62-year-old woman with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes is on metformin and a GLP-1 receptor agonist. She has no established cardiovascular or r...

Question

A 62-year-old woman with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes is on metformin and a GLP-1 receptor agonist. She has no established cardiovascular or renal disease, no significant hypoglycaemia, and is independent in activities of daily living. Her latest A1C is 7.1%. According to Diabetes Canada, which glycaemic target is most appropriate for her?

Accepted Answer

A1C less than or equal to 7.0%

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A1C less than 6.0%

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A1C less than or equal to 8.5%

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A1C between 7.5% and 9.0% with no strict target

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No A1C target; focus only on symptoms

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Type 2 diabetes mellitus