What are these tests?

[mistee71]

I've been browsing through some topics and come across people talking about test results. What are these other test? Something measured in %. Is there different test for type 1 than 2? Am i supposed to be doing other test? This is so confusing :crazy:

 

[SophiaW]

There's a regular blood glucose test which is done on a home test meter and gives you your current blood glucose reading at that moment that the test is done. There is also a test called the HbA1c test which gives you a result in % and that tells you your average blood glucose reading over the past approximately 3 months. This test is usually done at your diabetes clinic every few months. Both tests are helpful to type 1 and type 2 diabetics.

 

[ebony321]

Will explain all

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/what-is-hba1c.html