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HbA1c for diagnosis of diabetes

2021-06-14 18:03:58
Can HbA1c test tell us if one has diabetes ?? How reliable is this test for diagnosis of diabetes ??
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It is very reliable on follow up or long duration disease (more than months or years) Diagnosis needs blood sugar values primarily

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