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A1c (Glycohemoglobin, HgbA1c)

My A1c was 4.0 during my first pregnancy. My doctor said that was too low, but the gynecologist said it was great. Should I strive for an A1c that low if I become pregnant again?

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I recently had a slightly elevated A1c, but my OGTT was normal, according to the doctor. Is this true? Why was my A1c elevated?

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Do you have any explanations for the high A1Cs that infer average blood sugars over 300 mg/dl [6.7 mmol/L] when virtually ALL the fingersticks show target blood sugars?

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My twin sister and I are 20 and have had diabetes for 12 years. We have been on two different regimens with shots, but our endocrinologist wants us to try pumps. With good A1cs, I am comfortable sticking with shots. What would the advantage of a pump be?

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After 10 years, my daughter’s A1c has gone up to 7.2. My ex-husband suspects she is overeating and “cheating.” What is the average A1c for a teen with type 1?

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Despite having in-range blood sugars, which were confirmed by a continuous sensor, my daughter’s A1c was 14. Where can we find out why this is happening?

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Recently, while on vacation, I had to re-use some pump sites. Once, I was quite high for a couple of hours. Will this affect my A1c?

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I recently had an A1c test. What is this test? What is the “normal” range? Does my low dose of glyburide “take care of” this?

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Recent blood work indicated elevated levels of various things and confirmed I’m still anemic. Would my recent elevated A1c (8.7) explain the other elevated readings?

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Why is it acceptable for a 10-year-old to have an HbA1c of 8? Our pediatrician does not want us to work toward a lower A1c. Am I right to be concerned about possible future complications?

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