The following A₁C level indicates that a person with diabetes may have greater periodontal inflammation, attachment loss, and bone loss:

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Diabetics with blood glycated hemoglobin A₁C levels greater than 8% have a greater increase in periodontal inflammation, attachment loss, and bone loss than diabetics with A₁C levels less than 8%. A less than 6% A₁C is considered normal; however, 7% is a reasonable goal. The physician will routinely test blood glucose during an office visit, as well as drawing blood for the A₁C laboratory test once every 3 months.

The Following A₁C Level Indicates That a Person with Diabetes