Why are near-normal glucose levels recommended as a treatment goal for people with diabetes?
The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) provided evidence that maintaining blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible can prevent many of the long-term complications associated with type 1 diabetes. Similarly, the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study provided evidence that controlling blood glucose within near-normal ranges could help reduce long-term complications associated with type 2 diabetes.
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