American Diabetes Association Framework for Glycemic Control in Older Adults: Implications for Risk of Hospitalization and Mortality.
Mary R RooneyOlive TangJustin Basile Echouffo-TcheuguiPamela L LutseyMorgan E GramsB Gwen WindhamElizabeth SelvinPublished in: Diabetes care (2021)
There were substantial differences in mortality and hospitalizations across ADA health status categories, but older adults with A1C <7% were not at elevated risk, regardless of health status. Our results support the 2021 ADA guidelines and indicate that <7% is a reasonable treatment goal in some older adults with diabetes.