Use

Reflects average blood sugar levels over the preceding 90‑day period. Elevated levels are associated with prediabetes and diabetes. HbA1c measurement requires no fasting or glucose loading requirement, is less sensitive than glucose to stress and illness, and is more specific for identifying individuals at increased risk for diabetes. Also part of the metabolic risk assessment and diabetes risk panels to inform risk of cardiometabolic disease. ([questdiagnostics.com](https://www.questdiagnostics.com/healthcare-professionals/about-our-tests/cardiovascular/cvd-test-descriptions?utm_source=openai))

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