Until recently, the A1C test was not recommended as a means to diagnose diabetes. But that's changed.
For years, physicians and patients have been advised to use the hemoglobin A1C test (also called "HbA1c" or more recently, "A1C") as a tool to monitor diabetes control. As is well-known, the A1C test measures the average blood glucose level (BGL) over several months. If your A1C is elevated, then it's safe to assume that your average BGL has been high. There are potential glitches in the...
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Imagine that your last hemoglobin A1c result was 5.9. Now it's time for a new test, and the results show that your A1c is 6.1. Does this... Read more »
Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of diabetesmine.com. Remember that little discussion about abandoning the established A1c for a... Read more »
Everyone who's had diabetes for a while is aware that there's some sort of relationship between their blood glucose (BG) levels and the... Read more »
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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 »
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