An A1C blood test is a test used to measure a person's average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. The A1C test is also known as the hemoglobin A1C, HbA1C, or glycosylated hemoglobin test. It is a commonly used test to diagnose and manage diabetes, as well as to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatment.
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