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What is poorly controlled diabetes?
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Great question: It 's great to know your hemoglobin a1c - it's a blood test measure of diabetes control over a 3 month period. Good control is an a1c less than 7%. Poorly controlled is generally considered over 9%.
Answered 11/22/2013
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The definition: Varies, but technically anything above normal. The ada uses an a1c value of 7.0, other organizations use 6.5%. The degree of control you should try to achieve varies with the patient. Discuss w/your doctor and other members or your diabetes care team.
Answered 6/26/2013
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