Hemoglobin A1C Test NULL
A hemoglobin a1c test is a routine procedure your doctor will perform to determine your current standing with diagnosed diabetes. The hemoglobin a1c
test is performed by taking a small blood sample (usually from the fingertip) that is tyoically analyzed in a doctor’s laboratory. The hemoglobin A1c test measures
the amount of sugar sticking to the hemoglobin in the red blood cells, giving the results in percentages. As with the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), a hemoglobin a1c
test level of less than 7% will indicate that the management plan you are using is probably working well, while a higher percentage would indicate the need for a re-
evaluation. People with diabetes usually go to their doctor’s office to have the hemoglobin a1c test performed twice a year, but your doctor will determine the
frequency needed for each specific situation. The importance of a hemoglobin a1c test was recently shown by the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), an
important study on diabetes that showed that a regularly scheduled hemoglobin a1c test can help reduce the possibilities of eye, kidney and nerve damage for people
diagnosed with diabetes. By design, a hemoglobin a1c test will measure your levels over a period of time (typically 2-3 months), and should be used to augment the
information you supply your doctor from daily testing and monitoring. In combination with other monitoring and evaluations, the hemoglobin a1c test is a smart step
toward better managing your diabetes and living a rewarding life free from complications.???
Please be aware that this page on a
hemoglobin a1c test is meant for informational purposes only; please consult a physician for more specific questions pertaining to individual cases.
