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What is the difference between hba1a, hba1b, and hba1c?
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Nothing: Never heard of hba1a, or hba1b..But there are many ways of saying 'hemoglobin a1c, ' such as a1c, hba1c, hbga1c...
Answered 6/2/2016
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HbA1c: A hba1c test is a blood test that will show how well (or poorly) glucose control has been over the last few months. It measures a special type of hemoglobin that forms as a result of high glucose levels. There is no hba1a and/or hba1b that i'm aware of.
Answered 8/24/2017
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