A1c Test Diabetes

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A1c Test Diabetes

E-mails to Christine (GlucoMenu^® Nutrition Director)
Christine is a Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator

E-mail your questions to Christine at: nutrition@GlucoMenu.com

Q. What should my A1c test be?

A. An A1c test is a blood test that reveals how your blood sugar has been over the past 2-3 months. This test can show high blood sugar you are not aware of as a result of blood sugar testing times. The American Diabetes Association recommends an A1c goal for those with diabetes of less than 7%.

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists recommends an A1c goal for those with diabetes of less than 6.5%.

Each person may have different goals for treating their diabetes. It is important to discuss blood sugar control goals with your diabetes educator or doctor so you know what to personally try to achieve.

While you already have a primary care physician, you may want to see a specialist in diabetes (Endocrinologist). An Endocrinologist is medical doctor who specializes in diseases including diabetes.

Christine Carlson, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE
GlucoMenu^® Nutrition Director

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GlucoMenu provides complete diabetic menus for diabetes and pre-diabetes menus for prediabetics (impaired glucose tolerance). The diabetic menus and pre-diabetes menus programs include weekly menus with recipes, grocery lists, and nutrition facts. Members login weekly to access their calorie specific diabetic meal plans.

Diabetes & Prediabetes care is specific and all of the information on the GlucoMenu website may not apply to you. Our diabetes menus pre diabetic menus prediabetes diet & diabetic menus & prediabetes menus and other diabetes information is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Always check with your physician prior to starting a new diet or exercise program and get an A1c test for diabetes periodically.