Is A1C the best measure of glycemic control?

The hemoglobin A1C diabetes test, long the gold standard in glucose testing, provides an average of all blood glucose levels over two to three months. But the GlycoMark blood test focuses on postprandial hyperglycemia and short-term glycemic control; these additional measures enable healthcare providers to manage patient care based on specific, targeted data and to make adjustments on a more timely basis.