The A1C Test As a Screening Tool for Type 2 Diabetes

Published Online: Wednesday, October 5, 2011

The A1C test measures the percentage of a patient's hemoglobin that is glycated. The higher the A1C level, the poorer the patient's glycemic control and the higher their risk of diabetes-related complications. (This is an audio outtake from an expert discussion on the challenge of effectively managing type 2 diabetes. To read our article based on the panel discussion, click here.)