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M58, they say a1c 5.8=120mg/dl. but i get fasting figures like 130 to 150. so what's wrong where? thanks.
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Nothing: Your hemoglobin AIC is the average of your BS for 120 days. It will include your BS at night and at times when your BS is low.
Answered 8/30/2014
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