HbA1c level that indicates poor glycemic control is greater than what percent?

HbA1c level that indicates poor glycemic control is greater than what percent?

• A. >6%
• B. >`>7%`
• C. >12%
• D. >8%

Answer: (C)

HbA1c shows the average blood glucose over the past 2–3 months, so higher values mean poorer long-term control. While targets are often <7% for good control, very high values indicate especially poor control that requires urgent attention. An HbA1c around 12% corresponds to an average glucose near 300 mg/dL, signaling sustained severe hyperglycemia. Among the given options, the threshold exceeding 12% best represents this level of poor control, whereas lower thresholds indicate suboptimal or poor—but not as extreme—control.

HbA1c shows the average blood glucose over the past 2–3 months, so higher values mean poorer long-term control. While targets are often <7% for good control, very high values indicate especially poor control that requires urgent attention. An HbA1c around 12% corresponds to an average glucose near 300 mg/dL, signaling sustained severe hyperglycemia. Among the given options, the threshold exceeding 12% best represents this level of poor control, whereas lower thresholds indicate suboptimal or poor—but not as extreme—control.