Estimate Your A1C Levels from Average Blood Glucose
Convert your average blood glucose readings to estimated A1C levels. Our A1C calculator helps you understand your long-term blood sugar control, which is crucial for diabetes management and prevention.
Understanding your A1C and average glucose levels is a powerful step towards managing your health. This calculator helps you convert between A1C percentages and estimated average glucose levels, giving you valuable insights into your long-term blood sugar control.
Remember, these are general guidelines. Your target A1C may vary based on individual factors and your healthcare provider's recommendations.
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. It shows the percentage of hemoglobin proteins coated with sugar. A1C levels: Normal (< 5.7%), Prediabetes (5.7-6.4%), Diabetes (≥ 6.5%). For people with diabetes, the target is usually below 7%.
While daily glucose monitoring shows immediate levels, A1C provides a long-term picture. The relationship: A1C of 6% ≈ average glucose of 126 mg/dL, A1C of 7% ≈ 154 mg/dL, A1C of 8% ≈ 183 mg/dL. This calculator estimates A1C from your average glucose readings.
Regular A1C testing is essential for: monitoring diabetes control effectiveness, adjusting treatment plans, preventing diabetes complications (kidney disease, nerve damage, vision problems), and assessing risk in prediabetic individuals. Most doctors recommend testing every 3-6 months.
