Studies have shown that control targets that reduce the HbA1C to less than 7% are associated with fewer long-term complications of diabetes. Patients who should have such a target include:

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DPatients with no significant cardiovascular disease and young children who are early in their disease are more likely to benefit from tighter glycemic control (HbA1C <7%) to prevent long-term complications of diabetes. Older adults and those with long-standing diabetes might have less stringent targets to avoid hypoglycemia and other risks.

Studies Have Shown That Control Targets That Reduce the HbA1C