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      • Skin Complications
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A1C

What is A1C?

The A1C blood or HbA1C test is used to diagnose Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes and monitor the management of those currently diagnosed. These values are often reported in percentages. The results of this test calculates the average of your blood sugar levels for the past 3 months.

What is eAG?

Estimated average glucose (eAG) is also another term for A1C and can be found on a glucagon meter used to test blood sugars at home.


Blood Glucose-A1C-eAG

This table shows the comparison in A1C and eAG values.

6.5% is considered prediabetic, 5.7% is considered normal and less than 5.7% is considered low with no trace of diabetes.

References

Understanding A1C. (n.d.). Diabetes.Org. Retrieved April 9, 2022, from https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/a1c  

Tello, M., & MPH. (2018, March 26). Rethinking A1c goals for type 2 diabetes. Harvard Health.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/rethinking-a1c-goals-for-type-2-diabetes-2018032613452

CDC. (2021b, April 2). Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/low-blood-sugar.html

A1C test. (n.d.). Mayoclinic.Org. 

 https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/a1c-test/about/pac-20384643  

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