The Hemoglobin A1C (A1C) test
measures average blood sugar levels for the past two to three months.
Likewise, the hemoglobin A1c reading — which
measures average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months — shouldn't exceed 5.5 percent.
Not exact matches
The surgical cohort also lowered their hemoglobin A1c
levels (a
measure of
blood sugar over several months) by an
average of 1.79 % compared to 0.39 % for the lifestyle management cohort.
Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, physical activity, fasting glucose, and HbA1c (
average blood sugar levels over time) were also
measured.
These practitioners use Euphebe as a tool to help their patients achieve their health goals, whether that be to lower elevated LDL cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C (a
measure of
average blood sugar levels), or inflammation, or to lose weight.
Measuring HbA1c gives clinicians and scientists an idea of the
average blood sugar levels over the previous few months.
While your glucose reading provides insight to current
blood sugar levels, the a1c
measures your
average blood glucose control for the past 2 to 3 months....