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What is the A1C test?

The A1C test can also be used to diagnose gestational diabetes in the first trimester.
Standard metrics generated by continuous glucose monitors (CGM), such as average glucose, time-in-range (TIR), and the glycemic management indicator (GMI), may not align with A1c in people who don’t ...
A high A1C level means your average blood sugar has been too high over the past few months. This can be a sign of diabetes or prediabetes and increases the risk of serious health problems like heart ...