A1C is an average of the patients blood sugar (glucose) readings over the past three months and is the single most important test that can predict the future for the diabetic patient. Since the test correlates with the future complications from diabetes in the next few weeks to over 20 years; it is like a crystal ball for the diabetic patient says Dr. Anup, MD. A high level correlates with increased complications like blindness, heart attack, kidney damage, hospitalizations and even expenses on diabetes. It is absolutely necessary for a diabetic to understand this test and to know what to do if the levels are high, so that they can better control their condition and can avoid complications from diabetes. Now the test is even being used to diagnose new cases of diabetes. A1C Levels are useful in both the diagnosis and for the follow up of a diabetic. A1C is like the crystal ball that shows you your future. How is that? High levels of A1C in a known diabetic correlate with higher chances of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, hospital admission and diabetes related expenses. This is truly a reflection of what of what the future holds for the patient. The best part is that with proper actions and a to-do list the A1C levels can be brought down to ‘Normal’ within about a six month period. This DVD is a full 55 minute presentation (part of series of our over Diabetes Education Series’ and discusses in very simple language how A1C is formed in the body, what are the normal and the abnormal values, what is the significance of abnormal values and how to fix the problem of the high abnormal value without suffering more serious side effects like low sugars of the therapy. Now the A1C levels are also being recommended not only to manage diabetes but to diagnose diabetes. We explain why that is a good idea for you and how it correlates with your blood sugar levels. If you can not afford to pay for watching this video contact us and we will help you. If you want to purchase a DVD copy of this video to gift to someone buy it at www.amazon.com and search under Dr Anup Teaches series or look for ISBN 9781603350000