So, this week I went to the doctor for my three month checkup. I went for blood work the week before and I was really excited to see my A1c result. My appt. was at 8am Tuesday morning and the night before all I could think about was my test results. (Yes, I really did stay up thinking about it.)
Anyway I got there bright and early and chipper. My doc was excited to see me. He says to me "Is it really you?" Yessss... So, the the first thing he says is how great I look and I say thanks. So,...
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Anytime I'm at a big diabetes meeting where there are lots of exhibitors, there's probably one or more exhibitors who offer free A1C... 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 »
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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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