Lab Test Reference

A1C

A1C is a blood test for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. It measures your average blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels over the past 3 months. Learn more.

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Definition

A1C is a blood test for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. It measures your average blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels over the past 3 months. Learn more.

Concept record

Canonical title: A1C
Alphabetical key: A
Category: Laboratory Test
Content type: Lab Test Reference
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Glycohemoglobin, HbA1C, Hemoglobin A1C test
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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