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Using A1C Home Test Kits for Diabetes

How They Work

Hemoglobin [1] A1C tests offer a trusted picture of average blood sugar over the two to three months before the test. In most cases, Excess blood glucose can bind to hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells), and a large percentage of this implies that you have had high glucose levels over this period.

When the percentage of hemoglobin bound to glucose is low, it means you have low or normal glucose [2] level. Red blood cells are synthesized every few months, so hemoglobin A1C only shows glucose levels for the lifespan of these cells.

Studies show that 50% of an A1C originates from the past 30 days of glucose levels, while about 25% comes from the past 30 to 60 days, and another 25% comes from the past 60 to 90 days. This implies that glucose levels from the most recent 30 days will factor in the most.

You must monitor your sugar level daily with A1C tests because it measures it immediately and is very effective in treating diabetes.