This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Diabetes mellitus and obesity, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'In a 2-5 year-old child with DM, target HbA1C is: \nSelect and explain. \nA. < 8%, B. < 7.5%, C. < 7%, D. < 6.5%', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: HbA1c: - Marker of glycemic control over previous 3months - Best predictor of long-term complications - Target levels of HbA1c in children & adolescent - <7.5% - These levels are falsely low in children with Sickle cell disease Iron deficiency anemia Increased red cell turn over - These levels are falsely high in children with Uremia High dose aspirin treatment NELSON : The HbA1c target for all children with diabetes is <7.5%; for those over 18 yr it is <=7.0%.', 'role': 'assistant'}]