HbA1c
noun
: hemoglobin a1c
Studies show that people who have trouble controlling their HbA1c level using a single medication do better if they add a second drug.—
Washington Post
Washington PostExamples of HbA1c in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Both groups started the study with very high HbA1c values, averaging around 10.
—Marcella Alsan, STAT, 26 Dec. 2023
Six months after starting treatment, patients’ HbA1c levels—from a blood test that measures a person’s average glucose level over the previous 8-12 weeks—improved, falling an average of 0.77%.
—Byerin Prater, Fortune Well, 2 Oct. 2023
These are research trials that are meticulously designed in order to make sure that any benefits seen (in this case reduction in body weight and reduction in concentration of biomarkers of diabetes like HbA1c) are from the medication.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
Her HbA1c, a blood sugar measurement critical for diabetics, was at 10; below 8 is the threshold for diabetes under control.
—jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2022
Over the duration of the program, Greer's HbA1c fell from 10 to 6.3.
—jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2022
When biomarkers must be used, they should be validated (such as HbA1c for diabetes), and follow-up studies should be both mandatory and completed on a shorter timeline.
—Stephen Latham, STAT, 27 July 2021
Marcella Alsan, STAT, 26 Dec. 2023
Six months after starting treatment, patients’ HbA1c levels—from a blood test that measures a person’s average glucose level over the previous 8-12 weeks—improved, falling an average of 0.77%.
—Byerin Prater, Fortune Well, 2 Oct. 2023
These are research trials that are meticulously designed in order to make sure that any benefits seen (in this case reduction in body weight and reduction in concentration of biomarkers of diabetes like HbA1c) are from the medication.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
Her HbA1c, a blood sugar measurement critical for diabetics, was at 10; below 8 is the threshold for diabetes under control.
—jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2022
Over the duration of the program, Greer's HbA1c fell from 10 to 6.3.
—jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2022
When biomarkers must be used, they should be validated (such as HbA1c for diabetes), and follow-up studies should be both mandatory and completed on a shorter timeline.
—Stephen Latham, STAT, 27 July 2021
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'HbA1c.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near HbA1c
Cite this Entry
“HbA1c.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HbA1c. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
HbA1c
nounLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share