FG is a 30 yo F who has just been diagnosed with T2DM. Her doctor told her she had IFG a year ago, but she did not make any lifestyle changes. She is now very concerned with her new diagnosis and has decided to see a registered dietitian. HT: 5'2" WT: 206# Hemoglobin A1C 10% Which of the following is a good long-term measurement of how well FG is doing with her blood sugars?

a. fasting plasma glucose
b. oral glucose tolerance test
c. hemoglobin A1C
d. weight


c

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