| While the general goal for A1C is around 7%, A1C targets should be individualized based on disease features, patient characteristics, and patient preference. Consider the following factors when determining an optimal A1C target | ||
| 1. What is the risk of hypoglycemia and adverse drug events? | ||
| Low | ||
| High | ||
| Neutral | ||
| 2. What is the disease duration? | ||
| Newly diagnosed | ||
| Long-standing | ||
| Medium duration | ||
| 3. What is the life expectancy? | ||
| Long | ||
| Medium | ||
| Short | ||
| 4. Are there important comorbidities and/or established vascular complications? | ||
| Absent | ||
| Few/Mild | ||
| Severe | ||
| 5. What is the patient's preference? | ||
| Highly motivated, excellent self-care capabilities | ||
| Motivation and self-care capabilities are average | ||
| Preference for less burdensome therapy | ||
| 6. Does the patient have resources and a support system? | ||
| Readily available | ||
| Average | ||
| Limited | ||