<s>[INST] How can diabetes be monitored?; [/INST] Except the home monitoring, performed by the patient at home, the most common test for type 2 diabetes is the HbA1c. The HbA1c (A1C or glycosylated hemoglobin) test provides a picture of the average blood sugar control for the past two to three months. Blood sugar is measured by the amount of glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) in the blood. Source: HEMOCUE. Link: https://www.hemocue.com/en/health-areas/diabetes/what-is-diabetes-faq. Field: Endocrine. Disease: Diabetes </s>