what is estimated average glucose

Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) is a calculation that translates your A1C test results into the same units used by your blood glucose meter (mg/dL or mmol/L). This helps you understand your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months.

Here’s a quick reference table:

A1C (%) eAG (mg/dL) eAG (mmol/L)

6 126 7.0
7 154 8.6
8 183 10.1
9 212 11.8
10 240 13.4

• A1C measures the percentage of hemoglobin coated with sugar.
• eAG provides a more intuitive way to understand your average blood sugar levels.

For example, an A1C of 7% corresponds to an eAG of 154 mg/dL (8.6 mmol/L). This means your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months was around 154 mg/dL.

Understanding eAG can help you better manage your diabetes and work with your healthcare provider to set and achieve your blood sugar goals.