July 31, 2012
-
6.2%
I didn’t realize I hadn’t posted about this!
A couple of weeks ago I posted about my great test results. One thing I hadn’t gotten yet was my A1c.
For anyone who doesn’t know, A1c is a test to determine how well controlled the diabetes is. Here is how it works:
- The A1C test shows how much hemoglobin in the blood has a glucose molecule attached (by percentage)
- This test tells the average blood sugar level over the last 2-3 months
- It is not the same as the finger stick blood test used to monitor current blood sugars
- Frequent higher blood sugar tests lead to higher A1C test results
- High blood sugar levels force more glucose molecules to attach to the blood’s hemoglobin
- The attachment is permanent, but the blood cells are replaced every two to four months
- New blood cells produced when blood sugar is near normal, will result in lower A1C levels
- An A1c of 5.7% is an indication of diabetes (non-diabetics will have A1c levels lower than this.)
The American Diabetes Association recommends an A1c of less than 7.0% to avoid complications of diabetes.
The American Society of Endocrinologists recommends an A1c of less than 6.5%
Since my first diagnosis of diabetes, my lowest A1c was 6.6%.
Last week I had it tested again!
6.2%
This is my lowest result since diagnosis!
Comments (7)
Where’s the “like” button?!
That is awesome news!!!
@AmyinVA - Thanks! I had really lost all hope of having a good A1c – the new meds are working wonders
Wow Sheryl!! This is so awesome!
spectacularspectacular news!
That’s fantastic!!!! Great job!
I’ve been behind on my Xanga reading! I am SO excited and happy for you! And I certainly can appreciate this more than most!
Thank you for being a friend, resource, and inspiration.
Gotta keep working at it to get it all together.
Great job, Sheryl!
@TLS - Hey Tia! Nice to see you
I gave up trying to catch up on Xanga. LOL I mostly keep up with FB these days.