Abstract:1,5-Anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) is a metabolically inert polyol that competes with glucose for reabsorption in the kidneys. The stable level of 1,5-AG is rapidly depleted as blood glucose levels exceed the renal threshold for glucosuria. Thus, 1,5-AG can be used as a validated marker of short-term glycemic control. This article reviewed the features and research progress of 1,5-AG and assessed its advantages as well as limitations as a glycemic marker in clinical practice.