Which diagnostic test for diabetes mellitus provides a measure of glucose levels for the previous 8 to 12 weeks?
a. Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
b. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGT)
c. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
d. Postprandial glucose test (PPBG)
ANS: C
Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)â€"This blood test measures the amount of glucose that has become incorporated into the hemoglobin within an erythrocyte. Because glycosylation occurs constantly during the 120-day life span of the erythrocyte, this test reveals the effectiveness of diabetes therapy for the preceding 8 to 12 weeks.
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