What does hemoglobin A1C measure and what is the goal for patients with DM
a) Hemoglobin A1C measures average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 weeks; the goal for patients with DM is typically less than 7%.
b) Hemoglobin A1C measures fasting blood glucose levels; the goal for patients with DM is typically less than 150 mg/dL.
c) Hemoglobin A1C measures postprandial blood glucose levels; the goal for patients with DM is typically less than 200 mg/dL.
d) Hemoglobin A1C measures blood insulin levels; the goal for patients with DM is typically to maintain insulin within physiological ranges.