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25. Why is the A1C test important in managing diabetes?

The A1C test (A-one-C), which used to be called hemoglobin A-1-C or H-b-A-1-C, is a simple lab test that measures your average blood glucose level over the last 3 months. Your health care provider takes a small blood sample to test your A1C.

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