A1C | Hb-A1c

The A1C test is a simple test that reflects the average blood glucose level over the last 2 - 3 months. Blood sample to check A1C can be taken at any time of the day.

A1C test overview

Every diabetic’s goal is to keep their blood glucose at ideal levels. Valuable reason behind this goal to achieve effective blood glucose control is:

feel better.
prevent or delay the diabetes complications such as nerve, eye, kidney, and blood vessel damage.

First step to keep track of the blood glucose level is by checking the blood glucose at home using home blood glucose meter. This provides only current blood glucose level.

Suppose you want to know how you have done as a whole. For this a test is available which provide an average blood glucose level for the past 2 to 3 months called as Glycated hemoglobin or HbA1c or simply A1C. The result provides you a good overall picture of how well diabetes treatment plan is working.

Next: A1C test and its memory

Last modified date 27th November 2009

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