The American Diabetes Association Recommends Testing HbA1c at Initial Diagnosis

question 3

Multiple Choice

The American Diabetes Association recommends testing HbA1c at initial diagnosis and at which interval until the patient's glycemic targets have been reached?

• A)1 month
• B)3 months
• C)6 months
• D)12 months

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