<s>[INST] How can HbA1c measurement aid diabetes management? [/INST] It can improve diabetes decision making, patient compliance and outcomes. HbA1c is widely used as the most important marker for routine monitoring of long-term glycemic status in patients with diabetes. HbA1c is used as measure of future risk for the development of diabetes complications. HbA1c or Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) is measured for diagnosing diabetes.  Source: HEMOCUE. Link: https://www.hemocue.com/en/health-areas/diabetes/what-is-diabetes-faq. Field: Endocrine. Disease: Diabetes </s>