In our previous blog post, we discussed what Type-2 Diabetes is...but how can you test for it?
Enter the HbA1c test (aka hemoglobin A1c, glycated hemoglobin test, and glycohemoglobin) which gauges your average level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. As the image shows below the test can determine whether you are in the normal range, prediabetic, or diabetic.
Those at risk of developing type-2 diabetes are prediabetic. Prediabetes happens when you’re blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered Type-2 Diabetes (range 5.7% to 6.4%). According to the CDC, “approximately 88 million American adults—more than 1 in 3—have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, more than 80% don’t know they have it.” So even if you don’t have it, it’s likely you know someone that does. And it’s likely they don’t even know it. So how does one find out?
1. Ask your doctor for the test.
2. Talk to your doctor about the results.
3. Discuss with your doctor steps forward.
Did you notice we mentioned your doctor three times?
We are not doctors.
We are not doctors.
We are not doctors.
But we are nutrition and fitness coaches that can provide information and research on the best ways to prevent, manage, and even reverse diabetes. Stay tuned for our next blog post on just that!
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References
Dansinger, M. (2018, November 01). HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c): A1c Chart, Test, Levels, & Normal Range. Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/guide/glycated-hemoglobin-test-hba1c
Prediabetes - Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes. (2020, January 08). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/prediabetes.html
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