Salam Alikom,
In the blood stream are the red blood cells, which are made of a molecule,
haemoglobin. Glucose sticks to the haemoglobin to make a 'glycosylated
haemoglobin' molecule, called haemoglobin A1C or HbA1C. The more glucose in the
blood, the more haemoglobin A1C or HbA1C will be present in the blood.
Red cells live for 8 -12 weeks before they are replaced. By measuring the HbA1C
it can tell you how high your blood glucose has been on average over the last
8-12 weeks. A normal non-diabetic HbA1C is 3.5-5.5%. In diabetes about 6.5% is
good.
The HbA1C test is currently one of the best ways to check diabetes is under
control; it is the blood test that gets sent to the laboratory, and it is done
on the spot in some hospital clinics. Remember, the HbA1C is not the same as
the
glucose level.
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Your optimum weight should be determined according to your Body Mass Index. Let
me know your height and current weight and I will (enshalla) give you an idea
about the weight range that is good for you.
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About getting your diabetes under control, it is something that you have to
work
hard on. You, your doctor and your family will play a role in getting your
diabetes under control. Let me know where you live and I (enshalla) will try to
suggest some good doctors in your area.
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Dr.M.Abdelhakim
