Lab Values & Diagnostics
HbA1c
A blood test reflecting average blood glucose levels over the past 2–3 months.
Target Ranges
- Normal: < 5.7%
- Prediabetes: 5.7%–6.4%
- Diabetes: ≥ 6.5%
Clinical Focus
- Provides better long-term glycemic control assessment than daily checks
- Does not reflect acute hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic episodes
- Educate patient on lifestyle modifications for diabetes management
- Monitor for signs of microvascular complications in high A1c patients
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