Medical Emergencies · single question
HbA1c reflects the average blood glucose over approximately what time period?
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Correct answer: A. About 3 months
- A. Correct. HbA1c reflects average glycemia over roughly 2–3 months, the lifespan of red blood cells.
- B. One week is too short to be reflected in HbA1c.
- C. Six months exceeds the RBC lifespan window.
- D. One year is far longer than the HbA1c reflects.
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