ADA lowers target HbA1C levels for children with type-1 diabetes

(Texas Children's Hospital) In early 2020, upon recommendation by leading endocrinologists, American Diabetes Association lowered the target hemoglobin A1C guidelines for children with type 1 diabetes. Their goal in recommending stricter glucose control was to ensure children with type 1 diabetes have better immediate and long-term health outcomes with fewer health complications and reduced mortality rates. In this "Perspective" article they discuss the evidence and rationale behind this new rec...