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Why A1c "Average" Doesn't Match Meter Tests at Normal Blood Sugars
If you've been working hard to bring your blood sugars down to normal, your next A1c might be a disappointment. That's because many of us find that even if our meters show us having much better blood sugars--those truly in the normal range--we still may get A1cs of 5.5-5.7%. According to the formula most doctors use, these A1cs correspond to an average blood sugar of 118 mg/dl to 126 mg/dl (6.6