[brownsfan]

“A1C basically shows oxidized cholesterol.”

I’m not a doctor, nor am I into biochemistry. I have read about a1c on the internet in more than a few places. My readings say a1c is a measure of hemoglobin bound to glucose. The average lifespan of a red blood cell is 3 months. So, the a1c is considered a measure of your general sugar level for the past 3 months.

I know that’s a simple understanding, but I’m a simple guy, and it seems to be a consistent story from site to site.

[ConservativeMind]

You are correct with the actual indicator. I misspoke about the cholesterol as being in that test. Excess sugar binding to proteins and cells is what A1C directly measures.

Oxidized LDL but not total LDL is associated with HbA1c in individuals without diabetes.:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/28601670/

However, antioxidants can reduce A1C, even if the same number of carbs is ingested.
Meta-Analysis: Antioxidants Lower HbA1c In Type 2 Diabetes:
https://www.sciencebasedhealth.com/ContentPage.aspx?WebpageId=469