Committee says A1C test is more reliable and convenient than other tests . Tests in use now are fasting plasma glucose and oral glucose tolerance test . Comment: Expert : In the tolerance test , the patient drinks a sweet solution and has blood drawn two hours later . Report may cause controversy because of track record of using current tests .
Committee says A1C test is more reliable and convenient than other tests . Tests in use now are fasting plasma glucose and oral glucose tolerance test . Comment: Expert : Report may cause controversy because of track record of using current tests .