Then see how you did by checking the correct answers and explanations on the bottom of this page. A hemoglobin A1c test measures the average amount of sugar in your blood over the last 3 months. It is important to know your hemoglobin A1c number. All people with type 2 diabetes need to have a hemoglobin A1c tests.
Most people can tell what their blood sugar levels are simply by how they feel.
My blood sugar is only a little high, so I really do not need to worry about it. You can do something about high blood sugar levels. A hemoglobin A1c test should be done about once a year. There is no proof that lowering your hemoglobin A1c number can reduce your chances of getting heart disease, kidney disease, or blindness. This quiz was adapted from the National Institutes of Health National Diabetes Education Program.