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Type 2 Diabetes: HbA1c, Tiredness, and Morning Laziness

Type 2 Diabetes: HbA1c, Tiredness, and Morning Laziness

If you're a type 2 diabetic with an HbA1c of 7.3 and feel tired, especially in the morning, remember the important points for managing your health.

Your target HbA1c number depends on how old you are and how long you've had diabetes.

Younger patients might aim for a lower HbA1c (around 6-6.5%) to avoid long-term issues.

Older patients, especially those over 60 or with other health concerns, may have a slightly higher target (7-7.8%) to avoid other problems, explained by Dr. Manisha Arora.

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