This article says that people with type 2 diabetes may be having their A1C checked too often. They say that people whose blood glucose level is stable only need to get their A1C checked once or twice a year, yet many are getting it checked 3 or 4 times a year.
Right now Medicare covers quarterly A1C checks. The last thing we need is for that coverage to be taken away. I know that having my A1C checked keeps me in check. I am motivated to make sure that number comes out where I want it. When I go longer between A1Cs, I tend to slack off.
So let’s flip things around and ask this question: what if checking A1C more frequently actually contributes to healthier blood glucose levels?