Blood Glucose Testing

Question 1

What is HbA1C test?

Answer 1

The A1C test measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2 or 3 months

Question 2

Interpretation of HbA1C?

Answer 2

1. below 5.7% - normal
2. between 5.7 and 6.4% - prediabetes
3. 6.5% or higher - diabetes

Question 3

What is fasting blood sugar test?

Answer 3

This measures your blood sugar after an overnight fast (not eating)

Question 4

Interpretation of fasting blood sugar test?

Answer 4

1. 99 mg/dL or lower - normal
2. 100 to 125 mg/dL - prediabetes
3. 126 mg/dL - diabetes

Question 5

What is a glucose tolerance test?

Answer 5

• This measures your blood sugar before and after you drink a liquid that contains glucose
• You’ll fast (not eat) overnight before the test and have your blood drawn to determine your fasting blood sugar level
• Then you’ll drink the liquid and have your blood sugar level checked 1 hour, 2 hours, and possibly 3 hours afterward.

Question 6

Interpretation of glucose tolerance test?

Answer 6

At 2 hours:
1. 140 mg/dL or lower - normal
2. 140 to 199 mg/dL - prediabetes
3. 200 mg/dL or higher - diabetes