Which blood laboratory test result indicates that the patient is maintaining overall good control of his or her diabetes?
a. Hemoglobin A1c is 5.2%.
b. Ketone levels are negative.
c. Fasting blood glucose level is 88 mg/dL.
d. Glucose level immediately following a meal is 150%.
ANS: A
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