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<blockquote data-quote="CeeCee59" data-source="post: 197942" data-attributes="member: 32337"><p>I recently came across an article from my local pharmacy online that I think does a really good job of explaining the importance of daily monitoring and the purpose of the A1c. I suspect that many of you will have issues with the ranges that are deemed acceptable, but worth a read anyway. <a href="http://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/Health-And-Pharmacy/Articles/Diabetes-Question-of-the-Month.aspx" target="_blank">http://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/Heal ... Month.aspx</a> </p><p></p><p>I particularly liked this explanation: </p><p></p><p>"A1C is a lab test that shows your average blood glucose for the past 2 -3 months</p><p></p><p>Provides a “big picture’ of blood glucose control</p><p></p><p>Does not provide you with day-to-day details needed to adjust activity, medication and insulin</p><p></p><p>Your doctor will review your A1C and may adjust your medication or insulin based on the how the blood sugar has been controlled over the last 3 months"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CeeCee59, post: 197942, member: 32337"] I recently came across an article from my local pharmacy online that I think does a really good job of explaining the importance of daily monitoring and the purpose of the A1c. I suspect that many of you will have issues with the ranges that are deemed acceptable, but worth a read anyway. [url=http://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/Health-And-Pharmacy/Articles/Diabetes-Question-of-the-Month.aspx]http://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/Heal ... Month.aspx[/url] I particularly liked this explanation: "A1C is a lab test that shows your average blood glucose for the past 2 -3 months Provides a “big picture’ of blood glucose control Does not provide you with day-to-day details needed to adjust activity, medication and insulin Your doctor will review your A1C and may adjust your medication or insulin based on the how the blood sugar has been controlled over the last 3 months" [/QUOTE]
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