Reddit reviews A1CNOW Self Check (2 count test)
We found 5 Reddit comments about A1CNOW Self Check (2 count test). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Results in 5 minutesSmall (5μL) blood sampleEasy to use and No maintainenceLab accurateNational Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program certified
http://www.amazon.com/A1CNOW-SELFCHECK-TEST-DIAGNOSTICS-DIABETES/dp/B004N11OGQ
Also sold at most pharmacies.
Hi all, I am sorry if this is not fit for here, and by no means a replacement. I highly recommend going to the Doctor for actual test results. That being said, there is the idea of a home A1C check at home. I've used this before between doc visits to check how I am doing and see if more fundamental changes are needed and keep myself on track. I got mine at a local big name pharmancy (Shoppers Drug Mart) But, you should be able to find locally or online. as a quick link: https://www.amazon.ca/A1CNOW-SELFCHECK-TEST-DIAGNOSTICS-DIABETES/dp/B004N11OGQ
Again, not a replacement, but can give a measure overall and just how quickly you really should get to a Doctor. Hope it helps :)
Looks like you can still get the Bayer on Amazon, at least for a while. One example:
http://www.amazon.com/A1CNOW-SELFCHECK-BAYER-HEALTHCARE-DIABETES/dp/B004N11OGQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412785333&sr=8-1&keywords=bayer+a1c+tes
EDIT to add more information about why A1CNow is still available:
http://ptsdiagnostics.com/a1cnow.html/uploads/2/6/2/8/26289179/lit_001650_r0_press_release_pts_taking_a1cnow_orders.pdf
Wow. I think he really needs an A1c test done. Perhaps showing him how poorly he's doing will have some effect. You can even buy an instant home A1c meter and force him to take it.
Does he even see an endocrinologist? Has he had a thorough vision exam?
i had the exact opposite experience. i bought the A1CNOW from amazon and had absolutely no issues with it. both tests (since it comes with 2 in the pack) were within .2 of eachother (5.6 and 5.4) and averaged out to the 5.5 i got from the lab a month prior.
tldr: yes, this is a bit more complex than a blood sugar test. but assuming you read the instructions, you should have no problem with it at all. if you dont read the instructions, you have noone to blame but yourself.