Studies Have Shown That Control Targets That Reduce the HbA1C

question 35

Multiple Choice

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:

• A) Those with long-standing diabetes
• B) Older adults
• C) Those with no significant cardiovascular disease
• D) Young children who are early in their disease

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Definitions:

Impaired Glucose Tolerance

A pre-diabetic state of hyperglycemia that is associated with insulin resistance and increased risk of cardiovascular pathology.

Prediabetes

A condition where blood sugar levels are high, but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes, indicating a high risk of developing diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes

A chronic condition affecting the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose), characterized by insulin resistance.

Hyperglycemia

A condition characterized by higher than normal levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.