What Even Is an A1C Test?

If someone has Diabetes, they’ve probably heard doctors talk about A1C levels.

An A1C test measures your average blood sugar over the past few months instead of just one single day.

Here’s the basic breakdown:

• Below 5.7% = normal
• 5.7%–6.4% = prediabetes
• 6.5% or higher = diabetes

Doctors use A1C tests to see how well someone’s blood sugar is being managed over time.

Lowering A1C usually involves:

• Better eating habits
• Exercise
• Medication
• Better sleep
• Managing stress

It’s basically like a long-term progress report for blood sugar.