Sep 6, 2023 · I've had an A1C of 16. That means your blood sugars averaged 485. Normal is down in the low 100's. 485 means you could have easily peaked at 800 or more like I did. Home glucose meters do not test ...

Jun 23, 2023 · A1C is a way of measuring how much sugar you’ve had, on average, in recent months. The sugar in your bloodstream binds to the hemoglobin molecules in your red blood cells when they’re created; those cells tend to live for about three or four months.

You can use the calculators on this page to convert HbA1c and estimated average blood sugars. You can also convert from mg/dL, the measurements used in the USA, and mmol which is used by most of the rest of the world. Convert Blood Sugar from US (mg/dl) to UK (mmol/L) The difference is that mg/dL is a measure of weight while mmol is a measure of volume. US: UK: …

Aug 16, 2023 · Fasting glucose 108 Hemoglobin A1c 5.4 Hoping that someone could help me understand why my fasting glucose is high, but my A1c is in a very healthy range. Any thoughts or recommendations for further reading are welcomed. Thank you for your time!

Dec 17, 2017 · This probably varies depending on what your insurance is. Do insurance companies typically limit how often you can get blood work or more specifically A1C tests done? I was first diagnosed back in September. I'm suppose to go back to the doctor next week and get blood work done. I'm hoping...

Jan 25, 2024 · For example, a review published online in March 2018 in the journal Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism combined the results of 16 trials of type 2 diabetes apps and found that, on average, those who used one saw a 0.57 percent drop in hemoglobin A1C, the average of blood sugar levels over the span of three months.

Jan 24, 2024 · I can’t say enough for the new Medtronic 780g pump. I just received notice that I had my second straight 6.5 A1c since starting the 780g. I’ll match that number with anyone using a Tandem pump and Dexcom CGM.

Oct 4, 2021 · Should I be more concerned about my a1c for complications? Or individual readings? I noticed my CGM shows I hit 16.3 (293) overnight 😬 I haven’t had a...

Aug 20, 2020 · Generally, an A1c test after giving blood will show an artificially low number. After blood loss, or donation, the body immediately begins dumping new red cells into the system, raising the number of unaffected/new cells.

Feb 16, 2018 · The serum A1C at the lab is the gold standard. There are fingerstick A1C kits a CVS for about $20. IMO those tend to be a bit lower than blood draw at lab. The Dexcom A1C is computed so it's an estimate not a true A1C and the Dexcom is not as accurate as your fingerstick meter readings everybody agrees on that I think.