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What is hemoglobin a1c and why is it so important in pregnancyy?
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Blood sugar average: The hba1c gives us a rough estimate of how your blood sugars are over the prior three months. High blood sugars during pregnancy can lead to complications for both mother and baby.
Answered 3/19/2014
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