C. Ronald Kahn, M.D. President and Director, Joslin Diabetes Center What is the A1c blood test? The hemoglobin A1C test is a measure of what we call long term glucose control. The way this works ...
Notwithstanding the use of glucose (FPG and/or the OGTT) as the "gold standard" for the diagnosis of diabetes for many years, glucose testing suffers from several deficiencies. The requirement ...
The hemoglobin A1C test is a useful tool to help monitor glucose control or diagnose diabetes, but it’s not foolproof. Certain health conditions or medications may interfere with the test ...
Testing your blood sugar gives you important information about how well your type 2 diabetes management and treatment plan is working. It lets you see how factors such as food, exercise ...
What are the Practical Issues Related to A1C Testing? A1C tests to diagnose diabetes should be performed using clinical laboratory equipment. Point-of-care instruments have not yet been shown to ...
Over time, excess sugar in the blood can damage blood vessels, leading to the long-term complications of diabetes. A hemoglobin A1C test measures what percentage of your red blood cells have ...
Understanding that information can be a powerful tool for those seeking a healthier lifestyle, the University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital is sponsoring a Diabetes Fair ...