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Health Encyclopedia: Diabetes: Type 2 Medications

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The American Heart Association now recommends that patients should aim for the following test results for intensive control of glucose levels:

Fasting plasma glucose concentrations below 110 mg/dL.
Glycolated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels of less than 7%. Controlling HbA1c is the most important factor for reducing the risk of complications in patients with diabetes. According to one 2000 study, a 1% reduction in people with elevated glycolated hemoglobin levels lowers the risk for complicat...

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