Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)


A large American research study called "The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial" (DCCT), published in 1993, showed that maintaining good blood glucose levels delayed the onset of damage to the small blood vessels in the eyes, kidneys and nerves (micro-vascular complications) in people with Type 1 diabetes. There are no additional benefits of having an HbA1c level, which is too low (below 6.0%) as this has been found to increase the risk of severe hypos. We therefore recommend a target range of 6.0% to 7.0%. In order to check your own progress, it is worth getting your HbA1c measured every three months or so.

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