Using your meter helps you track your blood sugar every day. But your glucose meter tells you the value at the time of testing only. You also need to know if your treatment plan is keeping you healthy over time.
The A1C is a simple blood test. It measures your child's average blood sugar level over a period of 2 to 3 months. It shows how well your child's blood sugar is controlled.
A blood glucose test tells you whether your level of glucose is within a healthy range. Fasting plasma glucose is a common test for diagnosing diabetes.
