Q: Which doctor should I consult to learn more about Self-Monitoring Of Blood Glucose Level?
A: Consult a Diabetologist or a General Physician with interest in Diabetes
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Q: What is HBA1c Test ?
A: This is a blood test that measures a type of hemoglobin in the blood and accurately indicates the control of diabetes over time. Normally HbA1c is about 6 per cent of the total hemoglobin when a person does not have diabetes.
HbA1c of 7.5 per cent shows fair control of diabetes.
HbA1c above 8.5 per cent shows poor control of diabetes.
