Hemoglobin A1C Test

Hemoglobin A1C Test

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What Is the A1c Test?

  • The A1c is a simple blood test that gives a 3-month average of your child’s blood sugar levels.
  • It measures the amount of glucose that sticks to a protein called hemoglobin

Hemoglobin A1c test

What Does the Result Mean?

  • A1c is shown as a percent (%).
  • Most people without diabetes have an A1c of 6% or lower.
  • For people with diabetes, we aim for an A1c of 7% or lower.
    • This helps lower the risk of complications now.
    • This helps lower the risk of diabetes-related health problems later.
  • If your child’s A1c number is too high, the team will change the treatment plan to help get your child’s blood sugar down to a lower level.

How Does My A1c Compare to My Blood Sugars?

The table below shows how your A1c level compares to what your blood sugars have been over the past 3 months.

Blood Sugar Table

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