Author Question: Studies have shown that control targets that reduce the HbA1C to less than 7 are associated with ... (Read 33 times)

MGLQZ · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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:

1. Those with long-standing diabetes
2. Older adults
3. Those with no significant cardiovascular disease
4. Young children who are early in their disease

Question 2

Prevention of conversion from prediabetes to diabetes in young children must take highest priority and should focus on:

1. Aggressive dietary manipulation to prevent obesity
2. Fostering LDL levels less than 100 mg/dl and total cholesterol less than 170 mg/dl to prevent cardiovascular disease
3. Maintaining a blood pressure that is less than 80 based on weight and height to prevent hypertension
4. All of the above