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Suggest Tests To Diagnose Hypoglycemia

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Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Question: How to test if a person is hypoglycemic? What is the most accurate work up?
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Answered by Dr. Behar Greca (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Glycated Hemoglobin test... Detailed Answer: Hi. To check the level of glucose in blood, you need a Glycated Hemoglobin test. This test measures plasma glucose concentration. Venous blood is needed for this test. When you'll make this test you should be on an empty stomach, and not stressed, because stress increase the level of glucose in blood. To be sure for the result you should repeat this test several times. The normal range of glycated hemoglobin in blood is between 5.7 - 6.4 percent. If the level of glycated hemoglobin is under 5.7%, then the person is hypoglycemic. If the level is above 6.4%, then the person is hyperglycemic. Contact your endocrinologist. Ask for anything unclear. All the best. Dr. Behar.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Behar Greca (2 hours later)
What would i tell the lab is there a certain medical name for this test . Pls help
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Answered by Dr. Behar Greca (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer: A1C test... Detailed Answer: It is known as A1C test. The A1C test is sometimes called the hemoglobin A1c, HbA1c, or glycohemoglobin test. *The most certain medical name for this test is A1C test. Dr. Behar.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Behar Greca (1 hour later)
Please find attached A1c result does it mean i am hypoglycemic ? Result is 5.1
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Answered by Dr. Behar Greca (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer: You're not hypoglycemic... Detailed Answer: Hi. I saw the result and I can say that your level of glycated hemoglobin is normal. You don't have to worry because you are not hypoglycemic. Hypoglycemia is appeared when the glycated hemoglobin level is under 4 mmol/l. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Regards. Dr. Behar.
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Suggest Tests To Diagnose Hypoglycemia

Brief Answer: Glycated Hemoglobin test... Detailed Answer: Hi. To check the level of glucose in blood, you need a Glycated Hemoglobin test. This test measures plasma glucose concentration. Venous blood is needed for this test. When you'll make this test you should be on an empty stomach, and not stressed, because stress increase the level of glucose in blood. To be sure for the result you should repeat this test several times. The normal range of glycated hemoglobin in blood is between 5.7 - 6.4 percent. If the level of glycated hemoglobin is under 5.7%, then the person is hypoglycemic. If the level is above 6.4%, then the person is hyperglycemic. Contact your endocrinologist. Ask for anything unclear. All the best. Dr. Behar.