| Diabetes Test - A1C At-Home(R) is a convenient, accurate, and easy to use Mail-In HbA1c kit. |
Why test for A1c? Because you want to avoid IMPOTENCE,
AMPUTATION, BLINDNESS, KIDNEY FAILURE, HEART ATTACK,
ALZHEIMERS, AND OBESITY.
The HbA1c, A1c or Glycohemoglobin test reveals the rate of blood sugar attachment to the hemoglobin
molecules in red blood cells and provides a measure of average blood sugar control. In other words it is a
report card that tells the patient how well they have managed their diabetes over the last 90 days. The
American Diabetes Association (ADA) says “it’s like getting your blood’s batting average.”
Medical Doctors agree that the normal A1c range is 4 - 6 percent in people without diabetes. However, the
typical level in people with diabetes is around 8 - 9 percent depending on what patient group you are looking,
but studies have shown that keeping your A1c level below 7 is ideal. (The American Diabetes Association
also recommends an A1c level of 7 or less). You and your health care provider will set an A1c level and
develop an action plan that is suitable for you to reach your personal goal. The chart below translates your
A1c percentage level into your average daily blood sugar.
FAQ:
Question: Why do diabetics need to know their A1c percentage?
Answer: Reaching an A1c goal of 7% or less is essential, since every 1% increase above 6% raises the risk
of diabetes-related problems, like IMPOTENCE, STROKE, HEART ATTACK, BLINDNESS AND
AMPUTATION. If patients know their HbA1c percentage, they will know if their blood sugar is under control. An
A1c number above 8%, is a sign that the patient should work with the health care provider to change the
treatment plan. 7% or lower is a sign that the treatment plan is working and blood sugar is under control.
Question: Why do I need to do a blood glucose test and HbA1c testing?
Answer : The American Diabetes Association recommends both blood glucose testing and HbA1c testing.
The blood glucose test tells you your glucose level at that point in time, while the HbA1c shows the average
glucose level in the patient's blood over 90 days.
Question: What is the proof that lowering the HbA1c number can reduce the chances of
getting diabetes related complications?
Answer: Two large government sponsored studies, the DCCT and UKPDS studies, have shown that lowering
your HbA1c number will slow or prevent the development of serious eye, kidney and nerve disease.
Question: How does FlexSite's A1c At-Home(R) test kit work?
Answer: Our A1c test kit requires two small drops of blood to be applied to the Test
Request Form. You can add the drops right after checking your blood glucose so there is no additional "stick"
and can be done anytime during the day (No FASTING necessary, really convenient). Once you let the Test
Request Form dry overnight, you MAIL the Test Request Form, with your dried blood spots, in the enclosed
envelope back to us for testing. Your result (A1c percentage level) will be available 7-8 business days after
we received your sample.
Question: How will I know my results are accurate?
Answer: FlexSite's A1c At-Home(R) Laboratory performs its analyses on clinical analyzers from Roche
Diagnostics which are certified by the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program http://www.
missouri.edu/~diabetes/ngsp/index.html The FlexSite A1c At Home(R) Laboratory is regulated under federal
guidelines established by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). Additionally, it is licensed in the
states of New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Question: How well is my privacy protected?
Answer: FlexSite complies with the privacy requirements regarding private health information (PHI) as
determined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996. FlexSite has at all
times maintained your test results on a confidential basis. Results will only be reported to you and/or a
healthcare provider that you approve. If you do not want the results sent to a healthcare provider DO NOT
complete the Doctors' Information section.
Question: How safe is my online purchase and is my identity protected?
Answer: FlexSite contracts with Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC ("Chase Paymentech") and we are
committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of the information we collect.
AMPUTATION, BLINDNESS, KIDNEY FAILURE, HEART ATTACK,
ALZHEIMERS, AND OBESITY.
The HbA1c, A1c or Glycohemoglobin test reveals the rate of blood sugar attachment to the hemoglobin
molecules in red blood cells and provides a measure of average blood sugar control. In other words it is a
report card that tells the patient how well they have managed their diabetes over the last 90 days. The
American Diabetes Association (ADA) says “it’s like getting your blood’s batting average.”
Medical Doctors agree that the normal A1c range is 4 - 6 percent in people without diabetes. However, the
typical level in people with diabetes is around 8 - 9 percent depending on what patient group you are looking,
but studies have shown that keeping your A1c level below 7 is ideal. (The American Diabetes Association
also recommends an A1c level of 7 or less). You and your health care provider will set an A1c level and
develop an action plan that is suitable for you to reach your personal goal. The chart below translates your
A1c percentage level into your average daily blood sugar.
FAQ:
Question: Why do diabetics need to know their A1c percentage?
Answer: Reaching an A1c goal of 7% or less is essential, since every 1% increase above 6% raises the risk
of diabetes-related problems, like IMPOTENCE, STROKE, HEART ATTACK, BLINDNESS AND
AMPUTATION. If patients know their HbA1c percentage, they will know if their blood sugar is under control. An
A1c number above 8%, is a sign that the patient should work with the health care provider to change the
treatment plan. 7% or lower is a sign that the treatment plan is working and blood sugar is under control.
Question: Why do I need to do a blood glucose test and HbA1c testing?
Answer : The American Diabetes Association recommends both blood glucose testing and HbA1c testing.
The blood glucose test tells you your glucose level at that point in time, while the HbA1c shows the average
glucose level in the patient's blood over 90 days.
Question: What is the proof that lowering the HbA1c number can reduce the chances of
getting diabetes related complications?
Answer: Two large government sponsored studies, the DCCT and UKPDS studies, have shown that lowering
your HbA1c number will slow or prevent the development of serious eye, kidney and nerve disease.
Question: How does FlexSite's A1c At-Home(R) test kit work?
Answer: Our A1c test kit requires two small drops of blood to be applied to the Test
Request Form. You can add the drops right after checking your blood glucose so there is no additional "stick"
and can be done anytime during the day (No FASTING necessary, really convenient). Once you let the Test
Request Form dry overnight, you MAIL the Test Request Form, with your dried blood spots, in the enclosed
envelope back to us for testing. Your result (A1c percentage level) will be available 7-8 business days after
we received your sample.
Question: How will I know my results are accurate?
Answer: FlexSite's A1c At-Home(R) Laboratory performs its analyses on clinical analyzers from Roche
Diagnostics which are certified by the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program http://www.
missouri.edu/~diabetes/ngsp/index.html The FlexSite A1c At Home(R) Laboratory is regulated under federal
guidelines established by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). Additionally, it is licensed in the
states of New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Question: How well is my privacy protected?
Answer: FlexSite complies with the privacy requirements regarding private health information (PHI) as
determined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996. FlexSite has at all
times maintained your test results on a confidential basis. Results will only be reported to you and/or a
healthcare provider that you approve. If you do not want the results sent to a healthcare provider DO NOT
complete the Doctors' Information section.
Question: How safe is my online purchase and is my identity protected?
Answer: FlexSite contracts with Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC ("Chase Paymentech") and we are
committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of the information we collect.
If you feel unsure about buying over the Internet please feel free to call us to place
your order. Our number is toll free 1-877-212-8378.
Links to more information about why A1c testing is so important.
- American Diabetes Association - Diabetes.org - article on A1c testing
- Control-Diabetes.com - Other links to Diabetes information
- National Institute of Health PDF on A1c Testing
- Diabetes.com - Testing your A1c.
- Diabetes.com - Diabetes Treatment Tips.
- BDiabetes.com - Information regarding Blood Glucose testing, Insulin Therapies, and Understanding
Diabetes.
your order. Our number is toll free 1-877-212-8378.
Links to more information about why A1c testing is so important.
- American Diabetes Association - Diabetes.org - article on A1c testing
- Control-Diabetes.com - Other links to Diabetes information
- National Institute of Health PDF on A1c Testing
- Diabetes.com - Testing your A1c.
- Diabetes.com - Diabetes Treatment Tips.
- BDiabetes.com - Information regarding Blood Glucose testing, Insulin Therapies, and Understanding
Diabetes.
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