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Diabetes A1c (HbA1c) - FAQs
What are the Diabetes Categories and Risk Factors?
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How do Blood Glucose and HbA1c testing differ? |
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| Self-monitoring of blood glucose is important. A finger-stick test using a blood glucose meter measures the actual level of sugar in the blood at the time of the test. The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures the average blood sugar over a 90 day period.
HbA1c can be sampled at any time during the day. By contrast, daily blood sugars are taken at specific times, usually just before or after meals. Together, these two tests help people with diabetes see how food, physical activity, and diabetes medicines affect their blood sugar. A correlation of test results helps the patient and the health care professional better manage the disease. All people with diabetes need regular HbA1c testing. Most people with diabetes also need to self-monitor their blood glucose to get a complete picture of blood sugar control. Always consult with your health care professional before adjusting any of your medications. Never adjust your medications based on test kit results. |
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includes: One BIOSAFE Collection Kit, return postage to the Lab, test analysis by BIOSAFE's CLIA Certified Laboratory, and review of results by a licensed Health Care Professional. |
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