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What is the A1C test?

The A1C test can also be used to diagnose gestational diabetes in the first trimester.
Monitoring your A1C is essential for both preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. Why? Regular testing can help detect elevated blood sugar levels and assess the effectiveness of your current ...
Recently, the American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC), now Association of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM), in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) released ...
The A1C test is a blood test that can be used to monitor how well your type 2 diabetes treatment plan is working. The test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months. A1C ...