A1C Blood Sugar Test:Routine Test To Ensure
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| A1C% | Blood Sugar Average | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 126 | You are doing a fantastic job!! |
| 7 | 154 | All-around good control |
| 8 | 183 | need changes made |
| 9 | 212 | check with your doctor |
| 10 | 240 | you may need an appointment with a dietitian |
| 11 | 269 | work on a few simple lifestyle changes |
| 12 | 298 | keep adding a few little changes over time for greater control |
Why Do I Need To Keep Daily Checks
On My Meter
The A1C blood sugar test is an average only for a full 90 days. If you are prone to low blood sugars though (which can be very dangerous to your health) and then have many high days, your average is still going to come out approximately in the middle. Your doctor is then going to assume you are having great control. Unfortunately, you are really out of control. Your blood sugars are on a roller coaster ride of ups and downs which can be very dangerous to your overall health. So taking your daily readings also is the only method you have of confirming that you are truly within your daily target range.Trying to maintain that target range is very important because it does reduce your risk of many future diabetic complications. Chances of any of the following conditions are stacked higher in a diabetic:
- Kidney disease (Nephropathy)
- Eye disease
- Neuropathy (nerve damage) especially in the extremities such as the feet, legs or hands
- Increased risk of infection with longer healing times
- Increased risk of a serious stroke
- Increased risk of a heart attack, high blood pressure, high triglycerides and cholesterol
So it is important to have a current A1C blood sugar test each time you visit your doctor. This can determine if your final result is consistent with your daily blood sugar checks.
You and your medical team can then determine if changes need to be made to your current treatment plan to afford you an easier but more stable therapy program.
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