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Hemoglobin A1c

Reflects average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months — the standard marker for screening and monitoring prediabetes and diabetes.

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No fasting

What it measures 1 marker

Hemoglobin A1c: Average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months.

Often read with

Fasting Glucose: Blood sugar measured after an overnight fast.
Fasting Insulin: Insulin level used to assess insulin resistance.

Who it's for

Patients screening for prediabetes or diabetes
Anyone monitoring blood-sugar management
Members optimizing metabolic health

Before your draw

No fasting required
Reflects a 2–3 month average rather than a single-day reading

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Fasting Insulin

Measures fasting insulin to assess insulin resistance and metabolic health, often paired with glucose or A1c. Requires an 8+ hour fast.

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