Question

A 76-year-old frail woman in long-term care has long-standing type 2 diabetes, mild cognitive impairment and eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73 m². Her HbA1c is 7.9% (0.63) with few symptoms of hyperglycaemia. According to Diabetes Canada, what is the most appropriate A1c target?

Accepted Answer

≤8.0% (≤0.64)

Answer

≤6.5% (≤0.48)

Answer

≤7.0% (≤0.53)

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≤7.5% (≤0.58)

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≤9.0% (≤0.75)

Practice question

A 76-year-old frail woman in long-term care has long-standing type 2 diabetes, mild cognitive impairment and eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73 m². Her HbA1c is 7.9% (0.63) with few symptoms of hyperglycaemia. According to Diabetes Canada, what is the most appropriate A1c target?