A14-year-old adolescent female from another state was followed for 7 years for a history of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. at your clinic her hemoglobin a1c is 14.9%. this laboratory test indicates which of the following?
a. her glucose control is poor.
b. she does not have insulin-dependent diabetes.
c. she has entered the “honeymoon phase” of her diabetes.
d. she has an underlying infection.
e. she is demonstrating the somogyi phenomenon.