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- A1C Testing (Hemoglobin A1C or HbA1C). As you know, keeping your diabetes in good control is the key to staying healthy. You check your blood sugar levels at different times of the day to make sure your diabetes plan is working. These tests tell you what your blood sugar level is at that moment, which is very helpful. However, your blood sugar levels change a lot over the course of a day. Although self-testing frequently is the best way to manage your diabetes, it ALONE does not give you the whole picture. There is another test that can tell you your average blood sugar level over the last 2 to 3 months. This laboratory test is called a hemoglobin A1C. You may hear a few different names for it, including: HbA1C or HbA1C; Glycohemoglobin; A1C or A1C. Note: In August 2001, the American College of Endocrinology (ACE) and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) recommended that hemoglobin A1C be referred to as the "A1C". Research shows that good blood sugar control may lower your risk of major health problems including: heart disease; stroke; kidney disease; eye disease; nerve damage; amputations; circulation problems. By keeping your blood sugar close to normal, you will stop or delay the damage high blood sugar does to blood vessels and nerves. You can prevent the complications of diabetes. For more information about testing, please see www.bayercarediabetes.com.
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