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 09 Dec 2024
The difference is A1C is the mean average for 3 months of control of blood sugar levels. Whereas fasting blood sugar levels are of the same day.
It can be done at anytime before or after meals.
It is possible to have high A1C levels without diabetes in rare cases. Iron, folate etc can also increase HBA1C levels.
No, they are not the same.
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
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