Why Is the Blood A1C Level Important

question 2

Multiple Choice

Why is the blood A1C level important?

• A) It gives the client's blood glucose reading over time.
• B) It gives the client's blood glucose reading for the last 24 hours.
• C) It gives the client's calcium intake over time.
• D) It gives the client's calcium intake in the last 24 hours.

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