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Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Elizabeth Woolley, your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes Chances are, you have already heard of the eAG measurement. It is possible you have already had lab results using eAG units. It is also possible you are scratching your head. This term will likely become common in our diabetes vocabulary, so take a moment to understand what it is. What is the eAG Test? The American Diabetes Association has recommended this as a new way to express results for a very common diabetes test. They feel it will be easier for those of us who have diabetes. What do you think? Do you like this new way or do you prefer the old way? See More About:  diabetes management  diabetes tests  blood sugar levels eAG Conversion Chart A very handy chart for understanding how to convert laboratory results from the old units into the new eAG units of measurement. See More About:  diabetes meal planning  blood sugar levels  diabetes treatments Quick Facts on the Have you figured out what the "old" laboratory units are yet? Get quick facts on the how, what, why, when, and where of this common and important diabetes test. See More About:  diabetes management  blood glucose  diabetes treatment A Checklist of Other Important Tests Aside from the laboratory test referenced above, people with Type 2 diabetes should get other tests done regularly. Click the link above for a handy checklist of all the tests you should get to show yourself some love. Type 2 Diabetes Ads Diabetes Diabetes Diet Symptoms of Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Diet Diabetes Self Test Featured Articles Benefits of Exercise Pre-diabetes Children and Diabetes Teens, Young Adults and Diabetes Seniors with Diabetes Pregnancy and Diabetes   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Woolley Type 2 Diabetes Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Warm-Weather Delights Grilled Corn Grilled Zucchini Carrot Hummus Advertisement