ecblackiii wrote:
The "Hemoglobin A1C" is the key test to evaluate for diabetes. It measures what percentage of hemoglobin proteins in your blood are coated with sugar (which happens over time). Since all the blood cells are continually replaced within 90 days, the test measures the average blood sugar level for the past two to three months. So, no matter how much sweets one eats over a few days, the test still reflects the average for about 90 days, not recent overindulgences.
I agree and always get an A1C. Not getting a test because you fear bad results is stupid. It's like not looking at the gas gauge in your car because it might be low on gas.