Mark has type 2 diabetes.After testing Mark's blood,his physician told him that his blood glucose level was OK,but he needs to do a better job of controlling his blood glucose level.Why would the physician make such a recommendation to Mark?

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The HbA1c test measures the average amount of glucose in a person's blood over the past 2-3 months. An HbA1c level of 8.5 indicates that Mark's blood glucose levels have been consistently elevated and he needs to improve his blood glucose control to prevent complications from diabetes. Options A, B, and D are not directly related to blood glucose control.

Mark Has Type 2 Diabetes