A1C vs Fasting Glucose: What Your Blood Sugar Labs Really Reveal About Metabolic Health
A1C reflects your 90-day glucose average while fasting glucose is a single-morning snapshot — both have significant blind spots when used alone
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A1C reflects your 90-day glucose average while fasting glucose is a single-morning snapshot — both have significant blind spots when used alone
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