Medical Emergencies · single question
Before beginning dental treatment, what should be requested to assess long-term control?
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Correct answer: B. HbA1c (glycosylated hemoglobin)
- A. A CBC checks blood cells, not glycemic control.
- B. Correct. HbA1c reflects ~3-month average glucose and gauges long-term diabetic control before treatment.
- C. LFTs assess the liver, not glycemic status.
- D. Electrolytes do not measure diabetic control.
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