LOINC Standard
17861-6
Hemoglobin A1c
LO
Clinical Definition
"Average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months."
Reference Values & Clinical Hints
normal< 5.7%
prediabetes5.7% - 6.4%
diabetes>= 6.5%
Evidence-Based Guidelines
Type 2 Diabetes Control
Target HbA1c < 7% for most adults. Emphasis on metformin as first-line therapy and individualized carbohydrate monitoring.
Holistic Tip:
Screening for 'Diabetes Distress' and depression at every visit due to the heavy psychological burden of chronic self-management.
Search Terms & Synonyms
A1cHbA1c
Technical Identification
Resource ID
med:loinc:17861-6Data EngineLocal Isar Vector Store
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