A1C and blood sugars
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The Hb A1c test tracks the amount of glucose that sticks to the hemoglobin in your blood. The glycosolated hemoglobin test happens every 90 to 120 days. Doctors use Hb A1c to see how well patients are taking care of their diabetes.
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Tight control of BG in the ICU may be dangerous: the NICE-SUGAR study
Another cute acronym, NICE-SUGAR, is the acronym for "Normoglycemia in Intensive Care Evaluation-Survival Using Glucose Algorithm Regulation," a study that was just published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The authors looked at intensive versus conventional glucose control in critically ill patients in intensive care units…
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Kelsey Bonilla, Health Guide, commented on Diabetes Inconveniences Hi Dr. Bill, You're right, a CGM would have solved this issue! Fortunately, I…
Kelsey Bonilla, Health Guide, commented on Blood Sugar Trends Good question Gretchen! I'm not sure but I'll look into it!
Gretchen Becker, Health Guide, posted Visualizing the A1c Most of us have heard of the hemoglobin A1c test. That’s what measures our average blood…
David Mendosa, Health Guide, commented on How Often to Check A1C All home tests aren't the same, just like all homes aren't the same. I haven't studied the other…
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