The assessment of the "diabetic health" of an individual includes: (i) contemporary and secular values of HbA1c; (ii) occurrence of hypoglycemia; (iii) time spent in the glucose target range; (iv) history of ketoacidosis; (v) history of severe hypoglycemia; (vi) presence or risk of incident micro/macrovascular complications; (vii) associated cardiometabolic comorbidities; (viii) psychological issues (anxiety/depression); and (ix) occupational issues.
Key words
Glycemic control, HbA1c, variability, hypoglycemia, continuous measurement of glucose, vascular complications