A nurse is reviewing lab results for glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A_1c)levels.A nurse recalls the purpose of this test is to:

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Glycosylated hemoglobin refers to the permanent attachment of glucose to hemoglobin molecules and reflects the average plasma glucose exposure over the life of a red blood cell (approximately 120 days).
Glycosylated hemoglobin does not measure fasting,but glucose control over time.
Glycosylated hemoglobin does not identify complications,but could provide data if the patient is at risk.
Glycosylated does not check for hyperlipidemia.

A Nurse Is Reviewing Lab Results for Glycosylated Hemoglobin (Hemoglobin