I think it's an exercise in risk management. My endo say's we should get the A1C as normal as possible, as long as I'm not going low. I started out 12.5 in June, at last check 6.0. I expect to be 5.x next time. That said, I'm honeymooning and things are relatively easy for now. When/if things get more volatile, I'll adjust my goals accordingly. Do not hesitate to switch to another endo until you find that you're happy with!