The purpose of this leaflet is to help you know what your results mean, and to help you consider your options to reduce the future chances of
complications.
Diabetes Control/HbA1c: Glucose (sugar) travels around your body in your blood. The levels of blood glucose in your blood over the last few weeks can be measured and can show your future risk of developing complications. This test is called HbA1c. The higher the number, the higher the risk. (This is not the same as your blood glucose finger prick level.
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