However, appropriate HbA1C goals can change based on additional factors: < 7.5% for otherwise healthy diabetic older patients with a life expectancy of > 10 years < 8.0% for patients with comorbidities and a life expectancy of < 10 years < 9.0% for frail patients with a limited life expectancy Control of hypertension and dyslipidemia in diabetic patients is particularly important.