Which molecule is used to monitor long-term (2-3 months) glycemic control?
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Correct answer: Glycated hemoglobin
Glucose attaches to hemoglobin via a non-enzymatic process. Since red blood cells live for about 120 days, the percentage of HbA1c provides an accurate average of blood glucose levels over the preceding 2 to 3 months.
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