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Check Your Hemoglobin A1c I.Q.

Find out how much you know about the hemoglobin A1c test (also called H-b-A-1-c). Mark each statement true (T) or false (F). Then see how you did by checking the correct answers and explanations after you submit this form.

1.	A hemoglobin A1c test measures the average amount of sugar in your blood over the last 3 months. True False
2.	It's important to know your hemoglobin A1c number. True False
3.	All people with diabetes need to have a hemoglobin A1c test. True False
4.	The hemoglobin A1c goal for people with diabetes is less than 7 percent. True False
5.	Most people can tell what their blood sugar levels are simply by how they feel. True False
6.	You can have a "touch of sugar" but don't have to do anything about it. True False
7.	You can do something about high blood sugar. True False
8.	A hemoglobin A1c number over 8 percent is a sign that one or more parts of your treatment plan needs to be changed. True False
9.	A hemoglobin A1c test should be done about once a year. True False
10.	There's no proof that lowering your hemoglobin A1c number can reduce your chances of getting serious eye, kidney, and nerve disease. True False



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