What is an A1C test and why is it important?
The A1C test is a common blood test used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes and then to gauge how well you're managing your diabetes. The A1C test goes by many other names, including glycated hemoglobin, glycosylated hemoglobin, hemoglobin A1C and HbA1c.
The A1C test result reflects your average blood sugar level for the past two to three months. Specifically, the A1C test measures what percentage of your hemoglobin — a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen — is coated with sugar (glycated). The higher your A1C level, the poorer your blood sugar control and the higher your risk of diabetes complications.
Our clinic A1C guidelines:
Under 16 < 8%
Over 16 < 7.5%
Adult < 7%
Candy was diagnosed June 2012 but not on insulin until November 2012. No A1C report at that time.
March 2013 - 7.2%
July 2013 - 8.2% - This was a rough time for Candy she was dealing with a lot of stress at this time which was causing her BG to be extremely high when she was with her father part time.
October 23 2013 - 6.3% - I am very happy about this number. It is so exciting! Now lets see how the pump makes it even better!
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