The A1C level in the blood is a measurement of the amount of glucose that is present in the body. A high level of glucose content in the blood is considered unhealthy, and the condition is referred to as diabetes. The affected individual is called a diabetic patient.

A standard of the measure of the A1C level is indicated in the diabetes A1C chart. People who are diagnosed with diabetes follow this chart.

How does it work?
The glucose, which the body does not use for energy remains in the blood and finally attaches itself to the red blood cells. The glucose attached to the red blood cells live in the blood stream of the body for a period of about three months. The A1C level when tested indicates the amount of glucose that is attached to the red blood cells. A measurement of this level is enumerated in the diabetes A1C chart.

The measurement of the amount of A1C is depicted in the form of a percentage. The exact percentage can give one a fair idea about the condition of their health and at the same time also show if the disease is properly managed or controlled. The A1C level tests are repeated at frequent intervals to keep a close eye on the fluctuation of the glucose level in the blood.

Why is the test necessary?
Referring to the diabetes A1C chart¸ one can set a target for the ideal A1C level. The role of the A1C test in diabetes is extremely vital for the reasons below:

• Firstly, this is the most convenient test for diabetes available. It can be done any time of the day as fasting is not necessary for A1C tests.
• The test can provide very accurate results.
• The test is extremely effective in monitoring the glucose levels.

The A1C level and the diabetes A1C chart together are the two essential tools to help manage diabetes.