Chapter 1: Hemoglobin A1C Flashcards
The Hemoglobin A1C (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) lab test screens for?
Diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Normally glucose molecules in the blood stick to hemoglobin, this means?
The hemoglobin has become glycosylated.
The glucose remain attached to the hemoglobin for the life of the red blood cells which is approximately?
Two to three months.
The hemoglobin A1C test can measure the amount of glycosylated hemoglobin is the blood and show?
A person’s average blood glucose level of the three months prior to the test.
The Hemoglobin A1C test is used for patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes and helps determine?
If the treatment has been effective.
What meat the Higher of the Hemoglobin A1C?
The greater the risk of complications.
What may be adjusted if the hemoglobin A1C Level is above normal?
Diet and treatments.
