How do you prepare A1C test
How do you prepareA1C test
A1C test is a simple blood test . You can eat and drink normally before the test .
During the test, A1C, a member of the health care team simply takes your blood sample by inserting a needle into a vein in your arm or prick your finger tip with it , Lancet small pointed . The blood sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis. You can return to normal activities immediately .
For someone who does not have diabetes , can A1C level normal range 4.5-6 percent .
A1C test is a simple blood test . You can eat and drink normally before the test .
During the test, A1C, a member of the health care team simply takes your blood sample by inserting a needle into a vein in your arm or prick your finger tip with it , Lancet small pointed . The blood sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis. You can return to normal activities immediately .
For someone who does not have diabetes , can A1C level normal range 4.5-6 percent .
When using the A1C test for diagnosing diabetes , and A1C level of 6.5 percent or higher on two separate tests indicates you have diabetes . The result is between 5.7 and 6.4 percent prediabetes , which indicates a high risk of developing diabetes .
For most people who have previously diagnosed diabetes , A1C level of 7 percent or less is the goal of the joint treatment . Can be chosen higher targets in some individuals . If your A1C level is above your target, your doctor may recommend a change in treatment plan diabetes. Remember, the higher your A1C level , the higher the risk of complications of diabetes.
Here's how A1C level corresponds to the average level of blood sugar , in milligrams per deciliter (mg / dl ) and millimoles per liter ( mmol / L) :
