The A1C Test and Diabetes

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The A1C Test and Diabetes

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Defines and explains the A1C diabetes blood test. Provides information about use of the test for both diagnosis of diabetes and pre-diabetes and monitoring of blood glucose levels in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Compares the A1C test with other diabetes blood tests. Discusses variations in A1C test results and the range of results that can occur with all diabetes blood tests.

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Tags: Diabetes, Blood Sugar, Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Lab Test

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