glycated hemoglobin

noun

gly·​cat·​ed hemoglobin ˈglī-ˌkā-təd- 

: hemoglobin a1c

Glycated hemoglobin levels are a measure of average sugar levels in the blood, and levels above 7% indicate that the diabetes is not being controlled adequately.

—Thomas H. Maugh II

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

glycated hemoglobin

noun

gly·​cat·​ed hemoglobin ˈglī-ˌkā-təd 

: hemoglobin a1c