Hba1c test

[Kellrob]

can anyone confirm how often this test should be carried out? Is it every 3 months or every 6 months. My new diabetic nurse gave me the impression it is 6 monthly, but I'm sure I've had it done 3 monthly at my old surgery?

 

[scottish-jim]

The HbA1c should be done at least every 12 months. I think depending on your blood sugar control you may be offered it a 3 or 6 monthly intervals.

When I was on all medication, including insulin, I was getting tested every 3 months. Now I'm off medication it's been 6 months and I expect I won't be called for 12 months next time.

 

[Mike d]

For those newly diagnosed, it should be every 3 months ....... I would insist on nothing less. But that's me

 

[masonbason63]

I'm normally once every 6 months due to all the meds I'm on, they normally do a routine test and I always ask for HbA1c to be done as well otherwise it would be every 12

 

[chri5]

Mine is every 4 months.

 

[Daibell]

The default is every 12 months if you are stable and it has been low before. Yes, it may become every 3 or 6 months if it has been rising or you are on insulin.

 

[Mike d]

Not where I live ...... 6 or 12 is simply unacceptable ..... but as I said, that is me