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A1c (Glycohemoglobin, HgbA1c)

After two years, my son’s A1c is around 9. The specialist isn’t worried, but I am. Do you have any suggestions on how to lower it?

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What is the highest an A1c can be?

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My daughter’s A1c was quite high. The doctors said I must be omitting insulin, which is not true. The meter was malfunctioning. How can I convince them that I am doing all in my power to take care of my daughter’s diabetes?

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My teen son’s meter and sensor indicated mostly in range numbers, but his A1c remains elevated. The clinic is confused and wants my son admitted to monitor his blood sugars. Have you heard of this before?

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If a teen with diabetes has an A1c over 10, what will happen? I cannot afford a pump and have forgotten my insulin to carbohydrate ratio. Every day, I wake up over 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L], sometimes over 300 mg/dl [16.7 mmol/L]. Is the doctor going to put me in the hospital?

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Can you tell me what the term LADA refers to?

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What is considered an “excellent” glycohemoglobin for a 14 year old boy, diagnosed two years ago? His doctors gave the number and then rated it either excellent, good, fair, needs improvement. Last time it was 7.9%, and rated “excellent” now it’s 10% still rated “excellent”, though, it’s above normal.

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Is there a study or information available that indicates how long blood sugars are in higher range per day that adversely effects Hemoglobin A1c?

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We are starting an ART (in vitro) cycle next week, and I wanted to verify that my A1c level was appropriate. To my shock and horror, my A1c was 10%! I test several times a day and I am NEVER over 150. I know that I have lost a great deal of blood over the past 2 months, and I also know that I am anemic. Could that be causing this very aberrant A1c result?

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I am 14 years of age, have had type 1 diabetes for the past nine years, and have been on a pump for the past year and a half. My recent A1c was 8.4%, while before I received my insulin pump,it was 9.8%! It has come down quite a bit as you can see, but I do not feel satisfied with this! What should a 14 year old teenage girl’s A1c be?

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