HbA1c, fast or no fast?
Hi all, I am due for an a1c test tommorow morning, and I believe that is the only test I am having, Is fasting required for an A1c only? thanks.
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Permalink Reply by abcpav on -
don't think so. Usually they only have me fast when they're also testing my cholesterol.
I hope your result comes out great!
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Permalink Reply by HilaryF on -
No fasting is required. You usually need to fast if a cholesterol count is being done, but not an A1C.
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Permalink Reply by Jaybyrd on
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Sounds good, thanks for the replies, i have been on this pump for some time now, and BG control is much better than with MDI, I am looking at the recent averages on my charts and I think the test may come back hopefully under 8, thanks.
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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on -
I usually make sure my BG is in a good spot, 80s-ish... have a great test!
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Hi everyone, just an update here... My HbA1c test came in @ 6.9 (last recent one was 8.1).....awesome news to me..I started out above 9 before starting with the pump!! :-)
I would recommend the pump vs MDI to most ppl who are considering it...It has worked great for me.
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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on
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Way to go Jaybyrd! Did you fast or not fast before the test?
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Permalink Reply by Type1Gal on -
FANTASTIC NEWS..congrats! I started my Revel w/CGM pump training yesterday. Can't wait to go 'live' on it. Just curious, any problems with bad sites, no insulin delivery notices..did it take you a while to get adjusted, your basal - bolus rates...? What pump are you using?
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Hi acid, everyone here was right about that one...no , I did not have to fast for that particular test.
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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on
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I know you don't have to but, if you are trying to "win" the test, perhaps it might give one an "edge"?
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Permalink Reply by brokenpole on -
Jaybyrd, congrats on the good A1c. Maake sure you log it on Tuanalyze. The link for it is on the bar at the top of each screen.
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