Laube, Justin2009-09-182009-09-182009-09-18https://hdl.handle.net/11299/53697The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.An international expert committee recently released the new guidelines for the diagnosis of diabetes, which are now based on hemoglobin A1C. Diabetes can be diagnosed in the non-pregnant patient when A1C is greater than or equal to 6.5% and confirmed with a repeat level. Basics defining hemoglobin A1C, how to interpret test results and diabetes risk factors are presented.en-USDiabetes MellitusHemoglobin A1cOther