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A1c (Glycohemoglobin, HgbA1c)

I am a 57 year old female diagnosed with type 2 diabetes seven years ago which is treated with pills, and I am monitoring my glucose three to four times a day. Is there a way for me to get an average of my glucose levels without waiting for doctor visits?

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My 13 year old daughter has had a 20 to 25 pound weight gain per year since she was six, despite low caloric intake. The endocrinologist diagnosed her with a goiter and stated she may be insulin resistant (prior to lab draws). Her A1c is 4.8%, and her thyroid tests are within normal range. What does a low A1c mean?

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I have type 1 and my A1c is less than 7, but the people I know with type 2 have much lower A1cs. Do most type 1s have A1cs less than 7 or are they more the exception than the rule?

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I have heard of an A1c reading being a percentage, but we all have a straight number. What’s the difference?

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Recently, my A1c was 6.7 and the doctor said he would put me on medication if it went up to 6.9. I believe my blood sugars, diet and exercise are okay. Am I on the right track to stave off type 2?

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After five years, I still have an elevated A1c. I eat well, take insulin and test four times a day. What should I do to bring down my A1c? I’m tired of hearing that I need to take better care of myself. I just can’t get my A1c down.

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My endocrinologist has cleared me to have IVF next month. I was just diagnosed with type 1 in October. Is my 6.9 A1c safe for maintaining a healthy pregnancy?

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My four year old was diagnosed with type 1 in May 2005. His most recent A1c was 4.9, which, I think, is below normal. Should we be concerned?

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I take Glucovance and Actos for my diabetes and have an A1c of 7.6. Because I have no complications and am 73, my doctor does not recommend insulin. Is he correct?

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Although my fasting blood sugars and glucose tolerance test results were normal, my A1c is elevated. Why would this occur? What treatment should I have?

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