Question

A 45-year-old man with type 2 diabetes, hypertension and no major comorbidities has HbA1c 7.8% on lifestyle therapy alone. According to Diabetes Canada, what is the most appropriate initial HbA1c target?

Accepted Answer

≤7.0%

Answer

≤6.0%

Answer

≤6.5%

Answer

≤8.0%

Answer

Individualised target is unnecessary

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with type 2 diabetes, hypertension and no major comorbidities has HbA1c 7.8% on lifestyle therapy alone. According to Diabetes Canada, what is the most appropriate initial HbA1c target?