HbA1C is also called the glycolated hemoglobin test. It measures the amount of hemoglobin that has glucose attached to it as a percentage of total hemoglobin. It measures glucose control over the past 2-3 months.
Accuchecks measure the amount of glucose in the blood in milligrams per deciliter, at a particular moment in time.
New research has made it possible to calculate the Estimated Average Glucose based on A1C results. Both the A1C and the eAG indicate how well a patient is controlling blood glucose over time, the the eAG is in the same units they are used to seeing on their meter, which researchers hope will help patients better monitor their glucose management.
No comments:
Post a Comment