Health care providers can now report A1C results to patients using the same units (mg/dL or mmol/L) that patients see routinely in blood glucose measurements. The calculator and information below describe the ADAG Study that defined the relationship between A1C and eAG and how eAG can be used to help improve the discussion of glucose control ...

A1C result may seem higher or lower than you expected. That may be because you aren’t checking your blood sugar at times when it’s very high or very low. Use the chart below to understand how your A1C result translates to eAG. First find your A1C number on the left. Then read across to learn your average blood sugar for the past two to ...

Introducing estimated Average Glucose (eAG), a new way to talk to patients about diabetes management. For years, the A1C test has given patients and health care providers an invaluable tool for measuring diabetes control and guiding treatment decisions. However, A1C as an indicator of diabetes control is not always easy to explain to patients.

What does my A1C number mean? Find your A1C number on the left. Then, look at the number on the right under eAG to see your estimated Average Glucose for the past 2 to 3 months. American Diabetes Association 1–800–DIABETES (342–2383) www.diabetes.org ©2009 by the American Diabetes Association, Inc. 1/15

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The A1C test is part of your “ABCs of diabetes”—an easy way to check how well your diabetes treatment is working. The ABCs of diabetes are: A is for A1C or estimated average glucose (eAG) Your A1C test tells you your average blood sugar for the past two to three months. Your health care provider may call this your estimated average ...

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A1C target (such as <8%) Preprandial glucose Peak postprandial glucose <7% 80–130 mg/dL <180 mg/dL Most non-pregnant adults Preprandial glucose measurement should be made before food Post prandial glucose measurements should be …

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