Question

A 45-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes asks about HbA1c targets. He has no cardiovascular disease, is not frail, and has no significant hypoglycaemia risk. According to Diabetes Canada, what is the most appropriate general HbA1c target for this patient?

Accepted Answer

HbA1c 7.0 percent or lower.

Answer

HbA1c 5.5 percent or lower.

Answer

HbA1c 6.0 percent or lower.

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HbA1c 8.0 percent or lower.

Answer

HbA1c 9.0 percent or lower.

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes asks about HbA1c targets. He has no cardiovascular disease, is not frail, and has no significant hypoglycaemia risk. According to Diabetes Canada, what is the most appropriate general HbA1c target for this patient?