what is the blood test called for diabetes

The blood test commonly used to diagnose and monitor diabetes is called the A1C test, also known as the hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c test. This test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months. It is a key tool for diagnosing prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and monitoring how well your diabetes management plan is working.

Key Points:

• Normal A1C: Below 5.7%
• Prediabetes: 5.7% to 6.4%
• Diabetes: 6.5% or above

For more detailed information, you can visit the CDC's page on the A1C test.