Which Blood Laboratory Test Result Indicates That the Patient Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which blood laboratory test result indicates that the patient is maintaining overall good control of his or her diabetes?

• A) Hemoglobin A1c is 5.2%.
• B) Ketone levels are negative.
• C) Fasting blood glucose level is 88 mg/dL.
• D) Glucose level immediately following a meal is 150%.

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