# Lab Values to Know for Boards - Hemoglobin A1c [NP Confidence Corner]

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Podcast: [Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-deal-nurse-practitioner-club-2472356)
Published: 2026-01-28T06:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 205

## Resource

Hemoglobin A1c is one of the most high-yield lab values you'll see on NP boards and in real life. In this minisode, I review its alternate names, the key A1c cutoff and goal values, and how boards expect you to use trends to decide when treatment needs to be adjusted. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial

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