As a type 2 diabetic i'm told that a 7.0 a1c level is acceptable. is that correct?

Yes, sort of: An A1c of 7 statistically is good enough, but if you can lower by exercise, eating better and being perfect with your medications, you will probably do better. Exercise is probably the single most important thing you have direct control over.

Generally yes: Guidelines rec. Goal of A1c <7% in general, although if you can get it lower without causing lows (bgs<70 mg/dl), then even lower is good. The key is if you can do it without lows, bc lows can be bad for you too, if severe- can be very dangerous. If u are only on metformin or januvia (sitagliptin) or med that doesn't cause lows, and u can further lower ur A1c to 6.5% by cutting out candy and walking, great!

Yes: The goal for diabetic patients is an A1c of 7% or less. Agreed.