A diagnostic test which measures plasma glucose control during the preceding 1 to 3 months is:
A)BUN.
B)OGGT.
C)FBS.
D)IDDM.
E)HbA1c.

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HbA1c is a diagnostic test which measures the average plasma glucose control during the preceding 1 to 3 months. It reflects the amount of glucose that has been irreversibly glycated to hemoglobin, and its level is not affected by acute changes in blood glucose levels. BUN (A) is a test that measures blood urea nitrogen levels, OGGT (B) is an oral glucose tolerance test, FBS (C) is a fasting blood glucose test, and IDDM (D) refers to insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. None of these tests specifically measure plasma glucose control over the preceding 1 to 3 months.

A Diagnostic Test Which Measures Plasma Glucose Control During the Preceding