Many readers with diabetes on this site also belong to a network called Tudiabetes.org. Manny Hernandez has been a shareposter on this site and believes in the strength of what social networking can do for someone who lives with diabetes. Patient networking started as a need for social networking, but the power of networking has a chance to shape our future in areas beyond just one site with patient voices!
Recently, Tudiabetes.org launched a site called TuAnalyze.org, which is a site...
At every visit, patients ask "how did I do?" or "what is the hb A1c result?" High blood pressure and pulse rates are recorded prior to... Read more »
The hemoglobin A1c test, usually referred to simply as the "A1c," can be accurately translated into our average blood glucose (BG) levels... Read more »
I'm angry! My hemoglobin A1c has always been higher than it should be on the basis of my daily blood glucose (BG) readings. I've spent... Read more »
Does your hemoglobin A1c level not appear to agree with the average meter readings you get at home? You're not alone. There are numerous... Read more »
How accurate are the hemoglobin A1c tests (which I'll call just A1c) that most of us with diabetes get about 4 times a year? The A1c is... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
HbA1c is a test that measures the amount of glycated hemoglobin in your blood. Your doctor may order this test if you have diabetes. Alternative... Read more »
The standard A1C test for diabetics is not reliable for people who are undergoing dialysis, a new study shows. Researchers compared A1C test results... Read more »
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