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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2013 Nov 6.
Published in final edited form as: Am J Cardiol. 2012 Nov 6;110(9 Suppl):50B–57B. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2012.08.031

Table 1.

Glycemic (HbA1c) goals in adults. Adapted from Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-201242

American Diabetes Association guidelines on glycemic control
Goal of A1C <7.0% is reasonable for most non-pregnant adults based on potential microvascular benefits and potential macrovascular benefits if implemented soon after the diagnosis of diabetes.
Stringent A1C goals (such as < 6.5%) In patients with short duration of diabetes, long life expectance, and no significant CVD, and if goals can be achieved without significant hypoglycemia.
Less Stringent A1C goals (such as < 8%) In patients with history of severe hypoglycemia, limited life expectancy, advanced microvascular or macrovascular complications.