estimated average glucose (eAG, glucose mean value in blood)

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Introduction

eAG = 28.7 x A1c - 46.7

Hgb A1c     estimated average serum glucose (mg/dL)

 5%          97
 6%         126
 7%         154
 8%         183
 9%         212
10%         240
11%         269
12%         298

↑ Prescriber's Letter 15(7): 2008 Estimated Average Glucose: New Way to Assess Glucose Control PATIENT HANDOUT: Understanding Your Blood Sugar Numbers COMMENTARY: Estimated Average Glucose: New Way to Assess Glucose Control GUIDELINES: Worldwide Standardization of the Hemoglobin A1C Measurement GUIDELINES: ADA Position Statement on Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes - 2008 GUIDELINES: CDA Clinical Practice Guidelines on Monitoring Glycemic Control Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=240702&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
↑ Mini Panel of 2 tests: Estimated Averge Glucose . Hemoglobin A1C Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0070426.jsp