Baseline Blood Panel
A1c is described as useful because it provides several months of glucose history in one number and is not distorted by the morning meal. Waiting until symptoms or the 6.5 threshold appear is framed as losing preventive opportunity. The art…
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A1c is described as useful because it provides several months of glucose history in one number and is not distorted by the morning meal. Waiting until symptoms or the 6.5 threshold appear is framed as losing preventive opportunity. The article argues that A1c should be included in routine baseline bloodwork. Baseline A1c readings allow tracking of metabolic trajectory over time even without symptoms.