Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) reflects average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months. A value of 8.2% suggests elevated glucose and inadequate management of diabetes.
Used to document the status of long-term blood sugar control in patients with diabetes.
"Patient's most recent HbA1c is 8.2% indicating suboptimal glycemic control despite adherence to prescribed metformin."
Patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus
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