In article >,
(JJ - RFC) wrote:

> > Well, see, A1C is a whole blood test. It tests the Glycosylated
> > Hemoglobin. The glucose contained in the red blood cells more or less.
> >
> > RBC's live for 3 months. It gives your doctor an idea of what your
> > AVERAGE blood glucose has been over the past 90 days.
>
> You are correct, ma'am:
>
> http://www.diabetesaction.org/z1125.html
>
> > I suppose if you fasted for 3 months, it might have an effect, but not
> > an 8 to 12 hour fast. <G>
>
> Okay, I figured it out -- I checked my past lab work and it includes
> the fasting blood glucose test (my last one was 127). Now I get it.
> Gosh, I'm being blonde today, thanks for the info... :-)
>
>
> --
> JJ

<lol> Yes, you have to fast for a fasting blood glucose level...

127 is just a bit high!
Are you being treated for type II diabetes?
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