Which laboratory result should the nurse identify as most indicative that a patient with type 1 diabetes needs assistance to improve diabetic management?
A)Fasting blood glucose of 108 mg/dL
B)Hemoglobin A1c 12.5%
C)Postprandial glucose of 140 mg/dL at 2 hours
D)Preprandial glucose of 82 mg/dL

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Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a laboratory test that measures average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months. A level of 12.5% indicates poorly controlled diabetes and a need for assistance to improve diabetic management. The other options are within normal limits or near optimal control.

Which Laboratory Result Should the Nurse Identify as Most Indicative