A 58-year-old woman with type II diabetes mellitus was diagnosed approximately 1 year ago. Her labs show no improvement in blood glucose control over the ensuing months despite treatment. What test should you order to examine her average blood sugar levels over the past few months?

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The correct test to examine average blood sugar levels over the past few months in a patient with diabetes is Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), which reflects the average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months. The choice listed as "Hemoglobin A_lc" appears to be a typographical error but is intended to represent Hemoglobin A1c.

A 58-Year-Old Woman with Type II Diabetes Mellitus Was Diagnosed