Patient was educated on hemoglobin A1c as follows: The hemoglobin A1c test, which is also called the A1c test or glycosylated hemoglobin test, is a measure of average blood sugar level over the last two to three months. Hemoglobin is present in the human red blood cells and this is the pigment that oxygen binds to and gets transported throughout the body. Poorly managed diabetics have high levels of blood sugars, and this excess of [...]
Patient was educated on classic signs suggesting advancement of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes as follows: Increased thirst Frequent urination Fatigue Frequent episodes of blurred vision
Patient was educated on prediabetes as follows: Prediabetes is a condition where the blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not so high to be classified as diabetic. This is a state where the muscle, fat, and liver cells are not responding to insulin, as they should and so, are under performing on glucose uptake. This results in elevated blood sugar levels, as sugar is not being picked up by the cells. This condition [...]
Patient was educated on random blood glucose as follows: This is the blood sugar reading taken regardless of when you last ate. Several random measurements may be taken throughout the day. Random testing is useful because glucose levels in healthy people do not vary widely throughout the day. Blood glucose levels that vary widely may mean a problem. 79 – 140 would be a healthy range on this number for nondiabetics. A number between 140 [...]
Patient was educated on blood glucose levels as follows: Fasting blood sugars (Before breakfast) This is the blood sugar reading taken, usually early in the morning with an overnight empty stomach. For nondiabetics, this number should be in a healthy range, between 70 - 99 (less than 100). In diabetics, the goal is to maintain this number in a healthy range between 70 – 130. 2 hours postprandial This is the blood sugar reading taken [...]