An overweight elderly woman with type 2 diabetes visits her health care provider. When asked how her blood sugar control has been, the woman remarks, "Better than ever." What blood test could the health care provider order to verify this?
A. hemoglobin
B. hematocrit
C. hemoglobin A1C
D. blood triglycerides
E. random finger stick
Answer: C
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