Normal A1c is not between 3-7, as you state. Again, where did get this? Please do your research before putting forth info like this. Any doctor should most definitely act on an A1c of 7, an average BG of 155. Damage happens at BG over 140. Normal BG is in the 80’s. Any clinician would also take action on anyone who’s A1c is 3 (severely hypoglycemic).
The ACCORD study mentioned in your link was extremely flawed.
Diabetes Update: Smoking Gun: Did Avandia Kill those ACCORD …Doctors in the US have been told the ACCORD study “proved” it was dangerous for people with diabetes to shoot for a 6.5% A1c. ACCORD study found that a …
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