Zone Labs Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Test Kit

What Is HbA1c \nGlucose is a carbohydrate found in the blood and is an important and necessary energy source for your body tissues and brain. Too much glucose circulating in your blood stream over time can cause damage to blood vessels and organ tissues. The Hemoglobin A1c is a simple finger-stick blood test that reflects your average blood glucose over the past three months. Since glucose is transported into your cells by insulin, if you develop a condition known as insulin resistance, this transport becomes less effective and over time your average blood glucose will increase and HbA1c will rise. \n \n Why HbA1C is Important \nHbA1c is used primarily as a marker of blood sugar control, but it can also be used as a marker of the activation of AMPK. AMPK is the master switch of metabolism that controls your ability to repair damaged tissue. Hyperglycemia, or high levels of circulating blood glucose, is a primary inhibitor of AMPK activity. Elevated HbA1c can be reduced and managed through the appropriate dietary program that includes following the Zone Diet coupled with omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols. Each of these dietary interventions results in the activation of AMPK…