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Is the Hemoglobin A1c Test Used to Diagnose Diabetes?

Blood samples placed on top of chart - Does the American Diabetes Association Recommend Using the Hemoglobin A1c Test to Diagnose Diabetes?

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10/22/2020 - Since the American Diabetes Association (ADA) released its 2014 Clinical Practice Recommendations, the hemoglobin A1c has been used to diagnose diabetes. But there are certain conditions which may limit its use in diagnosing diabetes.

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