Medical Testing And Diagnostic Procedures

noun A1C is a medical term used to refer to a blood test that measures the average level of glucose in the blood over the past 2-3 months. It is commonly used to diagnose and monitor diabetes.

adjective A1C can also be used as an adjective to describe the type of blood test being performed or the results obtained from the test.

• The doctor ordered a1c test to monitor the patient's blood sugar levels.
• I have to go get my a1c checked at the lab tomorrow.
• My a1c results came back high, I need to cut down on the sweets.
• Keeping track of your a1c is like keeping an eye on your body's fuel gauge.