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Glucose a1c test showed 7.4. what does this mean?

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A1c 7.4: That means you are not taking good enough care of your diabetes. May not be your fault but that of your doctor. Make a return doctor's visit and/or see a diabetes educator.

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Answered 6/11/2018

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