Medical professionals can determine how well a patient is managing his or her blood glucose levels by:

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Glycated hemoglobin, called HbA1c, is a form of hemoglobin that has glucose attached to it. Because RBCs do not require insulin to uptake glucose, glucose enters the RBC and readily binds to hemoglobin without the help of enzymes. HbA1c identifies the glucose concentration over the past 3 months (the lifespan of the RBC). The physician reviews this as an indication of how well the patient is managing blood glucose over time.

Medical Professionals Can Determine How Well a Patient Is Managing