Guest guest Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 The below is different then the range one would get if non-diabetics were tested, which is by definition the normal a1c range. The below reflects the range of views about clinical goals in treatment, not what is the normal range. Dr. Bernstein illustrates this by saying he asks every meter salesman to do a test on himself on the spot and this reveals the normal range. " I'm going to be frank: your continual harping on a normal A1C being between 4.2 and 5.2 is sheer twaddle and does a severe disservice to diabetics both old and new including yourself. For starters, it depends upon what lab you use what a " normal " A1C is. Some go between 4.8 and 6.2 (a navy lab, I believe); the National Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases Institute of the NIH say a " normal " A1C is between 4 and 6; the ADA also says this; The AACE says 3.8 to 6 and I've seen 4.2 to 6 elsewhere. In fact, there *is* no national standard for A1C measurement. " XB IC|XC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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