Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 , thank you for the easy to understand explanation of the A1C test. I have often wondered how they can test from the last 90 days. Now I know. I am learning a lot here. Information is power when it comes to dealing with this disease. Thank you. Vicki From: Thornton Suz, I can tell you how the A1c is taught in Germany. Hold onto your hat, here goes! The correct abbreviation is: HbA1c. Hb is the abbreviation for the medical term " hemoglobin " . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 In a message dated 6/15/2004 1:44:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, j459g@... writes: Hemoglobin is a substance inside the red blood cells (erythrocytes) that gives the blood its red color. It is a combination of a pigment ( " hemo " , a Greek word meaning " blood " ), containing iron, and a protein ( " globin " ). Hemoglobin picks up oxygen in your lungs and releases it as your blood passes through your body. Hi , you posted a very good, informative post! Hugs, Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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