Hemoglobin A1C
The A1C test is an easy way to test for and diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes and then to gauge how well you're managing your diabetes.In our office it is done with a finger stick blood sample and ready in about 5 minutes.
The A1C test (aka Glycosylated Hemoglobin test) is a 3 month average of your daily blood sugar.
Diabetes Facts:
Major cause of Heart Disease and Stroke
Leading cause of kidney disease and new cases of blindness
7th leading cause of death
25 million people in the US have diabetes