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Smart Health
Report ™ A1C Test
Only
$25
According to a study by researchers at RTI International, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American
Diabetes Association, “…. because you have diabetes,
you and your doctor, diabetes educator, and other members of your health care
team work to keep your blood glucose (sugar) at ideal levels. There are two
powerful reasons to work for effective blood sugar control:
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You will feel better.
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You may prevent or delay
the start of diabetes complications including nerve, eye, kidney, and blood
vessel damage.”
One way to keep
track of your blood sugar changes is by checking your blood sugar at home. These
tests tell you what your blood sugar level is at any one time. But suppose you
want to know how you've done overall. There's a test that can help. An
A1C
(also known as glycated hemoglobin or
HbA1c) test gives you a picture of your average blood glucose control for the
past 2 to 3 months. The results give you a good idea of how well your diabetes
treatment plan is working.
In some ways, the
A1C test is like a baseball player's season batting average. Both the A1C and
the batting average tell you about a person's overall success. Neither a single
day's blood test results nor a single game's batting record gives the same big
picture. A high A1C result will increase your chances for serious health
problems. According to the National Institute of Health, an A1C score
means that you have a greater chance of
experiencing eye disease, kidney disease, or nerve damage. According to the
National Institute of Health, lowering your A1C by any amount can
improve your chances of staying healthy.
How
often should you check your A1C?
Twice a
year
or
more when the A1C remains above 7.
It's Your Health - You
Should Know!™
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