Medical Emergencies · single question
A diabetic patient is acutely confused and the HbA1c is 9.3%. This elevated HbA1c indicates:
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Correct answer: B. Hyperglycemia reflecting poor long-term glucose control
- A. HbA1c does not reflect a single low value; it is a 3-month average.
- B. Correct. HbA1c of 9.3% reflects chronically elevated blood glucose (poor control).
- C. Normal HbA1c is <5.7% (diabetic target generally <7%).
- D. HbA1c does not measure lactate.
Note: Acute confusion could be from hypo- OR hyperglycemia; the chronically high HbA1c specifically indicates hyperglycemia.
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