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Most STABLE indicator of long-term diabetic control?
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Correct answer: A. HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin)
- A. Correct. HbA1c reflects average glycemia over ~2–3 months and is the most stable long-term control marker.
- B. Incorrect. Fasting glucose is a single time-point that fluctuates daily.
- C. Incorrect. Random glucose varies widely with meals/activity.
- D. Incorrect. Urine glucose is insensitive and unreliable for monitoring control.
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