Diabetes 8 5
Diabetes is the 7 th leading cause of death in the united states (and may be underreported). type 2 diabetes accounts for approximately 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes; type 1 diabetes accounts for approximately 5-10%. People with type 1 diabetes will typically have hemoglobin a1c levels determined every 3 to 4 months, while people with type 2 diabetes will often require measurements less often. values vary from lab to lab but below is a common value system for hemoglobin a1c: hemoglobin a1c normal: less than 6. 5 excellent: 6. 5-7. 5 good: 7. 5-8. 5 fair: 8. 5-9. 5. What does an a1c of 8. 5 mean? an a1c of 8. 5 means that you have diabetes. the a1c test measures blood sugar over the last three months by looking at the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with sugar. an a1c of 8. 5 means that 8. 5% of the hemoglobin in your blood are saturated with sugar. 8 numbers you need to know for diabetes. understanding your diabetes numbers can help you feel better and have more co...