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OmManiPadmeOmelet[_1_]

In article >,
(JJ - RFC) wrote:

> One time on Usenet, Andy <q> said:
> > OmManiPadmeOmelet > wrote in news:Omelet-
> > :
> > > In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
> > >> OmManiPadmeOmelet > wrote in news:Omelet-
> > >> :
>
> > >> > Be sure to get a hemoglobin A1C
>
> > >> Please explain!
>
> > > Hemoglobin A1C shows your average glucose (blood sugar) levels over the
> > > past 90 days.
> > >
> > > A far, far more accurate estimation of Insulin resistance, and
> > > developing type II Diabetes.
> > >
> > > My Endocrinologist uses it exclusively. :-)
>
> > Thank you. I will ask for that test!!!
>
> You need to fast for 10-12 hours beforehand, for it to be accurate.
> Just FYI...

Hemoglobin A1C?

No... it does not have to be fasting.

Cholesterol and stuff tho', yes.

8 to 12 hours, water only.
--
Peace, Om.

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