If you have diabetes, checking your blood sugar at home may be as much a part of your daily routine as brushing your teeth or checking the weather forecast. Because the A1C test is not part of your daily habits, you may be less familiar with your number, or why it matters. But understanding the value of the A1C test (and aiming for a healthy number) is critical for optimal diabetes control.
Dr. Chaudhry is an Endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health in New York City.
Sandra Arévalo is a spokesperson for the American Association of Diabetes Educators and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and director of nutrition services and community outreach at South Bronx Health Center.
Dr. Sood is a board-certified Endocrinologist in private practice in New York City and an assistant professor at Hofstra School of Medicine.
Dr. Knoepflmacher is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he also maintains a private practice.
References
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2018). The A1C Test and Diabetes.
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