- Male
- 25 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm trying to understand more about the HbA1c test. Do I have to provide blood samples twice for this test, like a fasting one and another one randomly? Could you explain how this works? I'm a bit confused.
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Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Endocrinologist
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