What is A1C? Why is it important? A1C measures the average blood glucose for the past 2-3 months. It is recommend that children get this checked at least every 3 months, when they have their quarterly endo appointment. As a parent of a child with diabetes, I often look at it as my report card. It tells how well the numbers are control. It also gives a good indication of if there will be complications later in life.
This is the Recommend A1C from our Diabetes Center.
Younger then 6 years old: A1C of less then 8%
Between 6 and 12 years old A1C less then 7.5%
Older than 12 years old A1C of less then 7%
Here is a list of Brianna's A1C's since diagnosis...
09/09:-7.9 Diagnosis
10/09- 7.9
01/10- 7.9
04/10- 7.9 Started using an insulin pump 2 weeks after this appointment
06/10- 7.4
10/10- 6.5 Started using a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) in July.
02/11- 6.4
05/11- 6.0
08/11- 5.2- First full 3 months on Apidra (a newer insulin)
11/11-5.2
02/12- 5.5
05/12- 5.6
08/12- 5.5
11/12- 5.7
02/13- 5.1
05/13- 5.6
08/1- 10 weeks on Omnipod
