The ADA and the IDF set 7% for the glycemic goal for the use of HbA1c while Korea sets 6.5%

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends a glycemic goal to around 7% for the use of HbA1c, and International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has also raised the goal from 6.5% to 7%.

However, the Korean Diabetes Association decided to stick to 6.5% HbA1c for the glycemic goal in the 5^th treatment guideline which will be published in the late-year, followed by the 4^th treatment guideline i...