Question

A 70-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and no major frailty has an HbA1c of 7.9% on maximal metformin and lifestyle measures. She has no significant hypoglycaemia. According to Diabetes Canada glycaemic targets, which of the following is the most appropriate HbA1c target for her?

Accepted Answer

≤7.0%

Answer

≤6.0%

Answer

≤6.5%

Answer

7.1-8.5%

Answer

No specific target is recommended in older adults

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and no major frailty has an HbA1c of 7.9% on maximal metformin and lifestyle measures. She has no significant hypoglycaemia. According to Diabetes Canada glycaemic targets, which of the following is the most appropriate HbA1c target for her?