Which of the following diagnostic tests measure glycemic control over time?
a. fasting plasma glucose (FPG)
b. oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
c. Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)
d. Glycosated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
d. The ultimate goal for diabetic control and reduction in complications is glycemic control. Glycosated hemoglobin or HbA1c is a test that is available to measure the degree of glycemic control. This test measures the percentage of hemoglobin in the red blood cells that is bound to glucose. When hemoglobin becomes glycosated, it will stay bound to that red blood cell for the life of that cell.
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