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 ...
An A1C test is used to diagnose and monitor diabetes by measuring the body's average blood sugar level over the past three months. A high hemoglobin A1C, or A1C, shows your body has difficulty ...
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 ...
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 ...