Hi, does anyone know, when the hba1c test is done at the doctors is the result for the last month or the last 3 months?
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Hba1c test
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It actually measures the amount of glucose 'stuck' to the red cells over their lifetime.
Red cells last from 60-120 days so up to three months. However, because the older cells die off and new ones are produces, the test is weighted towards the last 2-4 weeks. (ie if your control gets better/worsens in the last month it will make a difference to the results)
Red cells last from 60-120 days so up to three months. However, because the older cells die off and new ones are produces, the test is weighted towards the last 2-4 weeks. (ie if your control gets better/worsens in the last month it will make a difference to the results)
Thankyou. I was checking because I've got a test coming up soon and was wondering how the results are worked out.
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