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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.
Last updated on 29 Mar 2023
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My fasting blood sugar is 110 and hba1c is 5.1 . Is this normal?
Fasting blood sugar (in the morning, before eating) should be Less than 100 mg/dL. 1-2 hours after a meal should be Less than 140 mg/dL. And 2-3 hours after eating should be Less than 100 mg/dL
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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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Can blood glucose levels be compared with an HbA1C result?
Yes, they both can be compared.
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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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Does eating before the A1C test affect the results?
Eating before A1C test wont affect the results.
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GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
- Reports: Same Day
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required