Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 (HealthDay News) -- Even though many diabetics check their blood sugar at home each day, it's important for a doctor to monitor a person's long-term control of the disease. The A1c test, also called a glycated hemoglobin or HbA1c, gives doctors a view of the patient's blood sugar levels over the prior 120 days -- the approximate lifespan of a red blood cell. Results of an A1c can help a doctor understand if a prescribed diabetes treatment plan is working as intended, according to the American Diabetes Association. The test should be given at least twice a year, the ADA says. Your doctor may want the test done more frequently if you've had trouble controlling your blood sugar, or if the physician has made a recent change in your treatment plan. -- Kohnle Copyright © 2006 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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