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How effective of an indicator of glycemia is hba1c in healthy people?
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Excellent: Hi. A1c is an excellent indicator of glycemia in healthy people. Using A1c assumes no hemoglobinopathy and normal red cell survival/lifespan.
Answered 6/26/2014
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