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Which is more accurate, A1C or fasting glucose?
Which is more accurate, A1C or fasting glucose?
Which is more accurate, A1C or fasting glucose?
Both are accurate. A1C gives the control for 3 months whereas fasting glucose will give the results for that particular day.
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What is the best time to go for a hemoglobin A1C test?
Usually this test can be taken at any time but this test is most preffered in the morning.
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How to lower my A1C levels overnight?
A1C cannot be lowered overnight
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Do you have to fast for an A1C blood test?
No, A1C blood test can be given even without fasting.
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Why is my HbA1c high even though glucose is normal?
It is possible to have high A1C levels without diabetes in rare cases. Iron, folate etc can also increase HBA1C levels.
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Which is the best time to test HbA1c?
The best time would be in the morning or evening.
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GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
- Reports: Same Day
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required