Which Blood Test............

[islasmum]

Is the one that tells you what your blood sugars have been over the past 3 months?

[Sqad]

HB1Ac

[islasmum]

Thanks sqad, can always rely on you. x

[annieigma]

Bit confused about this, how can a test look back?? surely it can only give a reading at the time of test? Has technology moved that far to the point of looking into ones past habits and sugar levels etc from times gone by? I am a bit worried that this is a scam from the government to keep us healthy to save money. Doctors are paid megabucks, and will obey all instructions, including telling patients porky pies. Latest one at my health centre " no more psa tests, it can make the patient worried if the reading is high" So whats the answer?? die of prostrate cancer?? not detected early enough?
sorry, thats my bit for today, I just wonder whats happening in this world. I have no doubt Squad will correct me, but please see my point of view.
Annie.

[237SJ]

Annie - see here under The HB1Ac
http://medweb.bham.ac.uk/easdec/prevention/what_is_the_hba1c.htm