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Hba1c

Discussion in 'Type 1 Diabetes' started by Babsi, Aug 24, 2020.

  1. Babsi

    Babsi · Member

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    Hi, diagnosed in may with type 1 going for my first hba1c test tomorrow, do you fast prior to this? I forgot to ask .
     
    #1 Babsi, Aug 24, 2020 at 1:03 PM
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    Daibell LADA · Master

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    Hi. These days HBA1C tests are non-fasting to avoid overloading the clinic for those who do need it. It you want the best Lipids results then I would fast anyway.
     
    #2 Daibell, Aug 24, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    porl69 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    No need to fast for a HBA1C.
     
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    #3 porl69, Aug 24, 2020 at 1:07 PM
  4. Babsi

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    Thanks folks
     
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    #4 Babsi, Aug 24, 2020 at 1:11 PM
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    Thankyou
     
    #5 Babsi, Aug 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM
  6. jamesfitz

    jamesfitz Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Only have to fast for the c peptide test diabetes wise i think
     
    #6 jamesfitz, Aug 26, 2020 at 10:45 AM
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