Committee says this test is more reliable and convenient than other tests . Tests in use now are the plasma glucose and oral glucose tolerance test . A1C test is currently used for monitoring patients ' control of diabetes . Adults aged 45 or older should be tested even if they do not have these risk factors , the association said . Expert : Report ##edly cause controversy because of his record of using current tests .
Committee says this test is more reliable and convenient than other tests . Tests in use now are the plasma glucose and oral glucose tolerance test . A1C test is currently used for monitoring patients ' control of diabetes . Expert : Report ##edly cause controversy because of his record of using current tests .