Laboratory tests are performed for a postmenopausal, 57-year-old woman as part of an annual physical examination. The patient's random serum glucose is 220 mg/dL, and the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is 11%. Based on this information, this patient would most likely be classified as: a. Impaired b. Normal c. Having type 2 diabetes d. Having type 1 diabetes
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A normal random serum glucose level is typically less than 140 mg/dL, and a normal HbA1c level is less than 5.7%. This patient's random serum glucose level is 220 mg/dL, which is significantly higher than the normal range. Her HbA1c level is 11%, which is also Show more…
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