The A1C.. how does it effect me?

The A1C (pronounced A-one-C) test, also known as glycated hemoglobin or HbA1c, measures average blood glucose control for approximately the 3 months. The results can help health care providers – and their patients – know if the diabetes treatment plan is working or if adjustments to treatment are needed.
A1C is measured by a simple blood test performed in a laboratory. The American Diabetes Association recommends that most people with diabetes have their A1C level checked at least twice a year.
The American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes strive for an A1C goal of less than 7%. An A1C for a person without diabetes is approximately 4-6%.

Estimated Average Glucose

Estimated average glucose, or eAG, is a running average over 3 months of ALL glucose fluctuations… not just an average of the numbers you get when testing. 

eAG	A1c (%)
97	5
126	6
154*	7*
183	8
212	9
240	10
269	11
298	12

*The A1c is for an average glucose less than 154 mg/dL instead of a A1c less than 7%

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