AgeThe epidemiological studies that formedthe basis for recommending A1C to diagnosediabetes included only adult populations.Therefore, it remains unclear whetherA1C and the same A1C cut point should beused to diagnose diabetes in children andadolescents (see p. S20 SCREENING AND TESTINGFOR TYPE 2 DIABETES AND PREDIABETES IN CHILDRENAND ADOLESCENTS for additional information)(9,10).