Certified Diabetes Educator Practice Exam

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Which criterion is NOT a part of the diagnosis of diabetes according to ADA guidelines?

A1C is ≤ 6.4%

The criterion indicating that A1C is ≤ 6.4% is indeed not a part of the diagnosis of diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines. In fact, an A1C of 6.5% or greater is required for a diabetes diagnosis. The A1C test measures average blood glucose levels over the past two or three months, and a reading below 6.5% does not indicate diabetes.

On the other hand, the other criteria listed—fasting plasma glucose greater than 126 mg/dl, random plasma glucose greater than 200 mg/dl, and 2-hour plasma glucose greater than 200 mg/dl—are all valid parameters used to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes. Each of these criteria shows that a person has glucose levels that indicate impaired glucose regulation, thus qualifying for a diabetes diagnosis. Understanding these thresholds is critical for proper identification and management of diabetes in individuals.

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Fasting plasma glucose is > 126 mg/dl

Random plasma glucose is > 200 mg/dl

2-hour plasma glucose is > 200 mg/dl

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