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Blood Sugar

Science & Technology

The A1C Blood Sugar Test May Be Less Accurate In African-Americans

Richard Harris

People with sickle cell trait, which includes about 10 percent of African-Americans, can get erroneous readings on a common blood glucose test. That could mean they miss out on diabetes treatment.