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2. Doctors Explain How to Lower Your A1C Level

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   The screening involves getting an A1C test, also known as a hemoglobin A1C test, to measure your average blood sugar level over the past 90 days. Dr. Peterson says this blood test is used to ...

3. Glycated hemoglobin - Wikipedia

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   Results can be unreliable in many circumstances, for example after blood loss, after surgery, blood transfusions, anemia, or high erythrocyte turnover; in the presence of chronic renal or liver disease; after administration of high-dose vitamin C; or erythropoetin treatment. [39] Hypothyroidism can artificially raise the A1c.

4. Diabetes management - Wikipedia

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   The test works by taking a small blood sample of blood using a lancet (a sterile pointed needle) to prick a finger (Image 1). The blood droplet is usually collected at the bottom of a test strip, while the other end is inserted in the glucose meter. [6] The drop of blood is drawn into the meter and can directly measure the glucose in the sample.

5. Hyperglycemia - Wikipedia

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   Sustained higher levels of blood sugar cause damage to the blood vessels and to the organs they supply, leading to the complications of diabetes. [48] Chronic hyperglycemia can be measured via the HbA1c test. The definition of acute hyperglycemia varies by study, with mmol/L levels from 8 to 15 (mg/dL levels from 144 to 270). [49]

6. The Root Cause Of Lupus Has Been A Complete Mystery ... - AOL

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   Scientists at Northwestern Medicine may have discovered the cause of lupus. Here's what to know about the breakthrough and what it means for lupus treatments. The Root Cause Of Lupus Has Been A ...

7. Reactive hypoglycemia - Wikipedia

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   To assist in diagnosis, a doctor may order an HbA1c test, which measures the blood sugar average over the two or three months before the test. The more specific 6-hour glucose tolerance test can be used to chart changes in the patient's blood sugar levels before ingestion of a special glucose drink and at regular intervals during the six hours ...