The reason why A1C, glycated hemoglobin, is an indicator of blood sugar levels is that some of the glucose in the blood binds to hemoglobin, the protein found in red blood cells and responsible for transporting oxygen around the circulation.2.ast facts on the A1C test. Here are some key points about the A1C test. More detail and supporting information is in the body of this article. 1  A1C is an abbreviation for glycated hemoglobin, which forms when glucose attaches to a protein in red blood cells.
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