Which of the following tests is used for monitoring long-term diabetes therapy?
A) FBS or FPG test
B) Home glucometer
C) Glycosylated hemoglobin test
D) None of the above

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A routine test for monitoring long-term diabetes therapy is the glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA?c) test. This test has distinct advantages over routine FBS studies because the FBS reflects glucose levels at a given point in time, whereas the glycosylated hemoglobin test reflects serum glucose control over several months. The test measures glucose levels that have been chemically bound to the hemoglobin molecule on the red blood cell (RBC) over a 120-day period (the lifespan of an RBC).

Which of the Following Tests Is Used for Monitoring Long-Term