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A1c (Glycohemoglobin, HgbA1c)

We have the chart that converts the A1C to the correlating cbg reading, but we would like to know the formula that calculates the conversion.

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My husband had a HbA1c test done in the hospital during a bout of extreme infection and a fever of 101-102 degrees. In addition, he was receiving intravenous antibiotics for the infection. Could these conditions have influenced the result of the HbA1c test? If not, what are the conditions that may influence this test?

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My 8 year old son has had type 1 diabetes since June 30, 2003. He A1C at that time was 10.2. His A1C in September 2003 was 6.5 and his last one done recently was 5.9. He has been on an insulin pump for almost a month now. What is considered a good A1C number for a child this age? Is the 5.9 actually too low?

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What is the difference between the following tests and their results: glycohemoglobin or glycosolated hemoglobin versus HbgA1c or A1c or hemoglobin A1c or HbA1c?

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I prefer to use a home test kit to test to test my daughter’s A1c, but my insurance, Blue Cross, will not pay for it, saying it is “investigational.” Why does it take insurance companies so long to keep up with technology?

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My doctor’s office said I have early diabetes based on routine blood work. I am to have a glucose test and an A1c. Do I have diabetes?

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Since my 2003 pregnancy, I have been unable to lose weight. If I try a lower carb approach, will I be able to resume my “normal” diet after losing the weight?

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Two years after my diagnosis with type 1, I require only eight units of insulin daily and always have an A1c of 5%. How accurate are A1cs? Why are my antibodies negative? Could I have idiopathic diabetes?

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With A1cs between 6.7 and 7.0, my endocrinologist has given me the okay to pursue pregnancy. My gynecologist wants my A1c lower. What should I do?

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What is the current thinking on the effects of higher pre pubertal A1cs? Do higher blood sugars in children pose long term health risks or not?

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