Question 1

is the a1c test  an accurate test for detecting diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It measures how your blood sugar level generally is for the previous 3 months.

Question 2

m58, how accurate is a1c test, because my a1c is 5.8% but my home instrument gives fasting 115 to 150 depending on the diet i take night before?advise

Accepted Answer

Very accurate: That is a good range of blood sugar.

Question 3

how accurate is a1c test? as compare to normal fasting blood suger test. what is the safe limit for a1c?

Accepted Answer

Testing for diabetes: Hi. The tests for diabetes (fasting glucose, post-challenge glucose, 3-month average glucose, and random glucose) all have their strengths and weaknesses. A1c is an excellent test and vital to the modern management of diabetes; it's NOT the most sensitive diagnostic test, however. Fasting and post-challenge glucoses can both reveal more subtle abnormalities. Random glucose is a blunt instrument.

Question 4

is the a1c test for diabetes accurate?

Accepted Answer

Average blood sugar: The hba1c test measures the amount of glucose attached to the hemoglobin protein. It reflects the average glucose in the blood for the past three months. A normal reading is 5.6% or less. A result of 5.7 to 6.4% is prediabetes. A result of 6.5% or higher indicates diabetes. You do not have to be fasting for this test.

Question 5

is an a1c blood test an accurate indication of the status of type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it gives doctors an idea of your glucose control for the prior three months as this is the lifespan of a red blood cell and this type of hemoglobin is found in red blood cells.

Question 6

how accurate are the at home a1c test kits?

Accepted Answer

Excessive testing: A1c needs to be tested only every 120 days or so. It is not like blood glucose that may require daily monitoring. There is no medical reason for A1c home testing. Use an accredited lab for the test.

Question 7

how accurate is the a1c test for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Very: In my opinion this test was one of the most significant advances in medicine I have seen.  To be so simple, it is so valuable.  Why didn't i think of it.  Rj.

Question 8

how accurate is a hemoglobin a1c test in indicating hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Poor: Hba1c is fair at detecting chronically high bgs, but very poor at detecting low bgs. Fortunately, true low bgs are very rare and almost never sustained or recurrent. The sensation of "hypoglycemia", when related to sugar at all in people not treated with diabetes medications, is usually the normal response to low-ish sugars, which corrects them and keeps the body well.

Question 9

which is more accurate for diagnosing prediabetes fasting glucose or a1c?

Accepted Answer

: Both have their role. The A1C reflects an average blood glucose over a 3 month period while a single blood glucose is a today/now level. A single high blood glucose , unless it is very high ,may not give enough data to be diagnostic, but can require further testing to be sure.  A high A1C would represent a more valid indication of pre-diabetes or even active disease.

Question 10

i am diabetic with a 8.8 a1c. does that effect a alcohol blood tests accuracy?

Accepted Answer

No: A1c does not affect alcohol level accuracy.

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