Diabetes

Know your Numbers for Diabetes.  So, what is a A1C?  The A1C is a blood test drawn by the lab.  Your A1C level tells you what your average blood sugar has been for the past 2 to 3 months. The closer a diabetic can keep their A1C to 6% without experiencing low blood sugars (hypoglycemia), the better their diabetes is in control. As your A1C increases, so does the risk of complications, such as:  kidney disease; blindness; nerve damage; foot problems and heart disease.

How do I know if I have Diabetes?

• A non-diabetic person will have an A1c result less than 5.7%
• Pre-Diabetes (increased risk of developing diabetes in the future): A1c is 5.7% - 6.4%
• Diabetes: A1c level is 6.5% or higher

 

Here's how the A1C relates to the Estimated Average Glucose levels (eAG)
A1C (%)	eAG (mg/dl)
5	97
5.5	111
6	126
6.5	140
7	154
7.5	169
8	183
8.5	197
9	212
9.5	226
10	240
10.5	255
11	269
11.5	283
12	298