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No, a hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c) test does not require fasting. It measures the average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months and is not impacted by short-term changes in diet or fasting. It is typically used to monitor long-term blood sugar control in individuals with Diabetes.

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