How should I view the results of a hemoglobin A1C test?
The A1C amount is stated in percentage. A reading of 9% means that 9% of your hemoglobin molecules are coated in sugar. People without Diabetes have readings around 5%. • What does it mean to say that the cells have glycated hemoglobin? When your blood glucose combines with hemoglobin, it is known as being glycated. A glycated cell will remain that way until the end of its life cycle or about 120 days. • What is the purpose of a hemoglobin A1C test? Extensive glucose control is important. The Diabetes A1C test gives you a way to check how good you are doing at maintaining the proper blood glucose level. A target goal is a reading of 7%. • How long is the memory of the Hemoglobin A1C test? Due to a cell’s life cycle, a Diabetes A1C test shows how your blood glucose levels have been for the past 60-90 days. • How long does it take to see an improvement after getting my blood glucose levels where they should? Anywhere from 3 to 4 months will show whatever changes have occurred. This is wh
