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According to the American Diabetes Association taking care of your diabetes and the conditions that come with it can help you lower your chances of heart and blood vessel disease. Even if you have heart disease or have already had a heart attack or a stroke every step you take to keep your ABCs A1C blood pressure and cholesterol in your target range will help lower your risk of future heart disease or a stroke. A for A1C Test The A1C test is a blood test that provides information about a persons average levels of blood glucose also called blood sugar over the past 3 months. According to the CDC a good blood glucose level is below 5.