Judith Croasmun

HGA1C: What is it??  The A1C is the average of the blood sugar over a 2-3 month time period.  The A1C measures the amount of sugar that attaches to protein in the red blood cell.

HGA1C cont.  Your blood cells have a memory  The average red blood cell only lives 3 months.  The HGA1C level is a 2-3 month average of the pt glucose.  The ADA recommends the HGA1C be kept under 6.4% Red blood cell O Glucose Protein

Comparing HGA1C to Glucose HGA1C Glucose  4%  5%  6%  7%  8%  9%  10%  11%  12%  13%  65  100  135  170  205  240  275  310  345  380

ADA recommends keeping glucose in control  The ADA recommends keeping the glucose levels between 80 and 120 pre-prandial (prior to meals).  Levels should be hours post- prandial.