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Hb1ac ????

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GodivaGirl

GodivaGirl

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I've noticed a few topics about Hb1ac, what is Hb1ac, I thought hubby would know what this is, but he doesn't. Is it something he should find out about?
 
Hiya GG,

It's a blood test that all diabetics need to have periodically to check how well we are controlling our glucose levels. I have mine every 3 months or so. As a Type 2 he will probably get it done at his GP's surgery and the results come back a few days later. His doc will tell him when it's due. XXXXX
 
I get mine done every 6 months or 1 year depending when I get asked by my doctor. If he hasn't been diagnosed long he might not have had one yet. It is a measure of "average blood sugar levels" and indicates how good control is over about 3 months
 
Oh ok, thank you. He has regular blood tests but his Dr. and the Diabetic nurse have never mentioned Hb1ac. He was diagnosed last November.
 
He will have had them then. His doc probably just calls it his diabetic checkup. He will have been given a reading of say 7.5 or similar. He sould be aiming for a reading of 6.5 or less. XXXXX
 
Thank you!, he is due for a blood test soon, I'll make sure he asks the Doctor about that 🙂
 
I currently have mine done every 3 months and they're up and down like a roller coaster. As you can see by checking my siggy. If you take a look at the links at the top of our pages you'll see one that says HbA1c, hat should help give you a clearer idea what it's all about.

Hubby should ideally have his bloods, neuropathy (feet mostly) check and retinopathy (eyes) tests done within the next couple of months. It will depend very much on his surgery/PCT/Trust and how they work where you are. If he's on meds in England (or Wales?) he should ask for a prescription exemption form (we don't need them up here as prescription charges have been scrapped :D ).
 
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