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Is an a1c blood test an accurate indication of the status of type 2 diabetes?
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Yes: it gives doctors an idea of your glucose control for the prior three months as this is the lifespan of a red blood cell and this type of hemoglobin is found in red blood cells.
Answered 10/22/2015
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Yes, it is.: A high HgbA1C means your blood sugars are not under control in the long term if you have diabetes, or means you are at increased risk for developing diabetes if you don't have it currently.
Answered 12/10/2015
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