Question

A 63-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and hypertension has no known CVD or CKD. His most recent HbA1c is 7.2% (55 mmol/mol). According to Australian diabetes guidance, what is an appropriate general HbA1c target for many non-pregnant adults to reduce long-term complications while minimising hypoglycaemia risk?

Accepted Answer

≤7.0% (53 mmol/mol)

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≤5.5% (37 mmol/mol)

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≤6.0% (42 mmol/mol)

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≤6.5% (48 mmol/mol)

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≤8.5% (69 mmol/mol)

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