The long-term diabetic has had a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA?c)test done to evaluate the effectiveness of his glucose control.The nurse evaluates the laboratory report of 5% to indicate that the effectiveness of the glucose control is:

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The hemoglobin A?c (A1C)test (formerly called the glycosylated hemoglobin test)measures blood glucose over a period of many weeks.Glucose in the bloodstream attaches itself to the hemoglobin A (red blood cell)molecule and remains there for the life span of the red blood cell.Physicians use A1C test results to prescribe adjustments to a patient's treatment program for managing diabetes.Results of 4.9% to 6.7% are considered excellent results.Good results are between 7.6% and 8.5%.Fair results are between 9.4% and 10.0%.Poor control is considered 12.1% and 13.0%.

The Long-Term Diabetic Has Had a Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA?c)test Done