Table 1.

Factors determining individual glycemic goal

Glycemic goal

1. AACE: HbA1c ≤6.5%

2. ADA: HbA1c <7%

Factors determining HbA1c goal

1. Age of the patient

2. Hypoglycemia risk

3. Associated comorbidities

4. Duration of disease

5. Life expectancy

Note: Data from previous studies.⁹,¹¹

Abbreviations: AACE, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists; ADA, American Diabetes Association.