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What Is A1C?
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Being prediabetic is a serious health condition that puts you at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke — and while 1 in 3 American adults is prediabetic, about 84% of those adults don’t know it. The truth is that you can be prediabetic for years without clear symptoms, so many don’t find out until serious health problems occur. One way to get a step ahead of the curb is to take an A1C test, which can tell you whether you are prediabetic or have either Type 1 or 2 diabetes. So, what is A1C exactly?
Weeknight Curried Apple Pork Chops
Glycated Hemoglobin Hemoglobins are proteins in red blood cells that carry oxygen. When they’re
coated in sugar, they’re glycated. This is why the A1C test also goes by other names, including the glycated
If you’ve never had apples in a savory dish, this is a great way to try it! Perfect for a lazy weeknight, this easy paleo dish will make your kitchen smell heavenly. You can even watch a sitcom episode while it cooks.
hemoglobin test. It measures your average blood sugar level through detecting these glycated hemoglobins, and the poorer the blood sugar control, the higher your risk of diabetes complications.
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp hot curry powder • 3 cups diced apples (peeled or not, your choice!) • 6 pork chops • Cilantro, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp coconut oil or ghee • 1 cup onion, diced • 1 tbsp garlic, crushed • 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 cup water or apple juice
Keeping A1C Levels Low Be mindful of appropriate portion sizes while eating regularly, every 3–5 hours. Spread out your carbohydrate- rich food, and don’t vary your portion sizes too much throughout the day. Less processed foods can reduce the amount of sugars you intake as well. To keep track, it’s best to plan meals ahead of time. Also, anywhere between 150–300 minutes of moderate exercise each week can help tremendously. Even if you’re not diabetic, an A1C test can identify if you’re at risk, and — most importantly — being prediabetic means your diabetes is still preventable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends Americans repeat the A1C test as often as their doctor recommends, which is usually once every 1–2 years. Get your annual A1C test today!
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a large pan over medium heat, melt coconut oil or ghee. 3. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and salt. Sauté for 10 minutes or until onions are soft and mixture is fragrant. 4. Mix in water or apple juice and curry powder. Then add apples, ensuring they get coated in sauce. 5. In an oven-safe dish, arrange pork chops, cover with sauce and apple mixture, and cook for 20 minutes (if using bone-in chops, cook for an additional 10 minutes) or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145 F. 6. Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!
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