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How to Get an “A” on Your A1C Test
Five tips for lowering this important number

By Paige Reddan, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.

Regular blood glucose testing isn’t the only important indicator of your control. The hemoglobin A1C test, which measures the amount of glucose in your red blood cells, provides an average of your glucose control over a period of two to three months. People with lower A1C levels have less risk for diabetes complications.

The American Diabetes Association recommends an A1C of 7% or less. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists suggests...

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