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
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