What is the goal of the glycosylated hemoglobin test?
Every person, whether or not he or she has diabetes, has a certain amount of glycosylation present. Because of more glucose in their blood, people with diabetes have a greater amount of glycosylation present. A low result on the glycosylated hemoglobin test is a good result. If your test is in the good control category, you can be satisfied that your diabetes management plan is working well. If the results are in the marginal category, some fine tuning of your treatment plan may be needed. A poor result can be improved. This test gives you valuable feedback of how well you are controlling your diabetes. Ask your doctor to help you in improving your diabetes management. Your physician will help you determine your goal range for glycosylated hemoglobin. If you are Type 1 or Type 2 diabetic, you should be having this test done every 90 days (3 months); there is no reason that you should not. Preventing diabetic complications* Glucose control – Clinical studies carried out in various parts
