Pathology · single question
Which laboratory test is used to monitor long-term glycemic control in diabetes?
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Correct answer: D. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
- A. Incorrect – only a single-moment snapshot.
- B. Incorrect – unrelated to glycemic control.
- C. Incorrect – used to assess ketoacidosis, not chronic control.
- D. Correct – HbA1c reflects average glucose over ~2–3 months and is the standard control marker.