Diabetes

Frequently Asked Questions

24. What are the ABCs of diabetes? - cont'd

Here is what the ABCs stand for:

A is for the A1C test (A-one-C)
It shows you what your blood glucose has been over the last three months. The A1C goal for most people is below 7. High blood glucose levels can harm your heart and blood vessels, kidneys, feet, and eyes.

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