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A1C to estimated average glucose
The ADAG regression, giving the answer in the same unit your glucose meter uses.
The Formula
eAG = 28.7 x A1C - 46.7
The ADAG regression, giving the answer in the same unit your glucose meter uses.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| eAG | Estimated average glucose | mg/dL | The three month average, in milligrams per decilitre. |
| A1C | Glycated haemoglobin | % | Percentage of haemoglobin that is glycated. |
What Each Symbol Means
eAGmg/dL
Estimated average glucose
The three month average, in milligrams per decilitre.
A1C%
Glycated haemoglobin
Percentage of haemoglobin that is glycated.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
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Where This Formula Appears
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