Question

A 14-year-old adolescent female from another state was followed for 7 years for a history of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. At your clinic her hemoglobin A1C is 14.9%. This laboratory test indicates which of the following?

A. Her glucose control is poor.
B. She does not have insulin-dependent diabetes.
C. She has entered the “honeymoon phase” of her diabetes.
D. She has an underlying infection.
E. She is demonstrating the Somogyi phenomenon.

Answer 1

Hi !

This laboratory test indicates which of the following?

A. Her glucose control is poor.

The hemoglobin A1C,  used to follow glucose control, measures the average glu- cose levels over the previous 2 or 3 months. The hemoglobin A1C goal for most diabetics is 6% to 9%. Levels greater than 12% suggest poor control, and levels 9% to 12% represent fair control.