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What Do The A1C Test Levels Suggest About Diabetes?
What does the A.C mean in relation to diabetes? On my last check up I was advised of a result of the following:
A.C 6.4 and was told the range for normal is 5.0-6.0. Went for a rapid test and received a result of 103. Who do the two tests associated as they have different result values? Thank you
A.C 6.4 and was told the range for normal is 5.0-6.0. Went for a rapid test and received a result of 103. Who do the two tests associated as they have different result values? Thank you
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Hello,
HBA1c test tells the average level of blood sugar levels of past 3 months.It doesn't reveal the current sugar level.
For proper diagnosis ,you must get your fasting sugar as well as PP sugar.Reading of 103 is a random sugar report.Under certain circumstances both the values ( HBA1c and random blood sugar ) can be different.
Thanks
HBA1c test tells the average level of blood sugar levels of past 3 months.It doesn't reveal the current sugar level.
For proper diagnosis ,you must get your fasting sugar as well as PP sugar.Reading of 103 is a random sugar report.Under certain circumstances both the values ( HBA1c and random blood sugar ) can be different.
Thanks
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