Hi Ladies,
I was reviewing some of my lab results and my Hemoglobin A1C% is 4.9%.
I read that anything less than 5% is normal. Ok, 4.9 is pretty close to 5, so I was wondering what other IR Cysters (who aren't yet Type II) have as their A1C%??
Thanks! Info below about HbA1C.
Why the test is performed Return to top
This test measures blood sugar control over an extended period in people with diabetes. In general, the higher your HbA1c value, the higher the risk that you will develop problems such as eye disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, heart disease, and stroke. This is especially true if your HbA1c remains elevated on more than one occasion.
The closer your HbA1c value is to normal, the less risk you have for these complications.
Normally, only a small percentage of the hemoglobin (Hb) molecules in red blood cells become glycosylated (that is, chemically linked to glucose). The percent of glycosylation increases over time, and is higher if there is more glucose in your blood. Therefore, older red blood cells will have a greater percent of glycosylated hemoglobin, and diabetics whose blood glucose has been too high will have a greater percent of glycosylated hemoglobin.
Normal Values Return to top
HbA1c is normal if it is 5% or less. Normal ranges may vary slightly depending on the laboratory used.
What abnormal results mean Return to top
The test can show that your blood glucose levels have not been well-regulated over a period of weeks to months. If the HbA1c value is above 7%, it means your diabetes is poorly controlled. High values mean you are at greater risk of diabetic complications. If you can bring your level down, you decrease your chances of long-term complications.
You should try to keep your level below 7%. Ask your doctor how often you should have your Hb A1c tested (usually every 3 or 6 months is recommended).
Source:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/003640.htm
Amanda
IR Cysters:What's Your Hemoglobin A1C%? 
