While providing diabetic teaching to a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes, a nurse teaches that the best indicator of long-term glycemic control is obtained through measuring

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Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) measures the average level of blood glucose over the past 2-3 months and is considered the best indicator of long-term glycemic control in individuals with diabetes. Creatinine level is used to assess kidney function, urine glucose level measures current blood glucose levels, and blood glucose level measures current blood glucose levels but does not provide information about long-term control.

While Providing Diabetic Teaching to a Patient with Newly Diagnosed