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what the risks are glycosylated hemoglobin, hemoglobin, glycosylated, a1c, ghb, glycohemoglobin, diabetic control index, hba1c, test that measures the amount, glycosylated hemoglobin in blood, test gives a good estimate, diabetes is managed over time, blood is drawn, a vein, the elbow, the hand, puncture site is cleaned, antiseptic, an elastic band, around the upper arm to apply pressure, vein to swell, blood, a needle is inserted, vein, blood is collected in an air-tight vial, a syringe, band is removed, restore circulation, once the blood has been collected, needle is removed, puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding, in infants, young children, area is cleansed, antiseptic, punctured, a sharp needle, a lancet, blood collected, pipette, small glass tube, on a slide, onto a test strip, into a small container, a bandage applied, puncture site, any bleeding, no special preparation, not need to fast, stop eating, the needle is inserted to draw blood, feel moderate pain, a prick, stinging sensation, some throbbing, this test measures blood sugar control, extended period, diabetes, higher hba1c value, higher the risk, develop problems eye disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, heart disease, stroke, hba1c remains elevated, more than one occasion, closer hba1c value, less risk have, complications, a small percentage, the hemoglobin, hb, molecules in red blood cells, become glycosylated, chemically linked to glucose, percent of glycosylation, increases over time, higher, more glucose in blood, older red blood cells, greater percent of glycosylated hemoglobin, diabetics whose blood glucose has been too high, greater percent of glycosylated hemoglobin, hba1c is normal, 5%, normal ranges, depending on the laboratory used, test, blood glucose levels, well-regulated, a period of weeks to months, hba1c value, above 7%, diabetes is poorly controlled, high values mean, at greater risk of diabetic complications, bring level down, decrease chances of long-term complications, keep level below 7%, have hb a1c tested, every 3 months, every 6 months, risks related to getting blood drawn, excessive bleeding, fainting, feeling lightheaded, hematoma, blood accumulating under the skin, infection, a slight risk, the skin is broken, multiple punctures to locate veins, veins, arteries vary in size, from one side, obtaining a blood sample.