what does the a in a1c stand for
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The 'A' in A1C stands for Adult. The term A1C refers to Hemoglobin A1C, which is a form of hemoglobin that is chemically linked to glucose. It is used to measure the average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months. The '1C' refers to the specific subtype of hemoglobin A that is glycated (bound to glucose).