SINCE 1828
HA1c
noun
\ ˌāch-ˌā-ˌwən-ˈsē
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Definition of HA1c
: hemoglobin a1c
The HA1c test gauges average blood sugar levels over a period of 2-3 months by measuring how much glucose is attached to red blood cells. — Food & Fitness Advisor
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