When is the HBA1C test done, before or after the meal?
It can be done at anytime before or after meals.
Last updated on 29 Mar 2023
It is possible to have high A1C levels without diabetes in rare cases. Iron, folate etc can also increase HBA1C levels.
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
A1C cannot be lowered overnight
Yes, they both can be compared.
No, they are not the same.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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