Possibilities and advantages with home sampling of HbA1c: eight years experience.

HbA1c is an accepted blood glucose index used for evaluating metabolic control in diabetes mellitus. HbA1c sampling at home makes it easier to continually keep track of the metabolic control for both the diabetic patient and the physician. Sampling and sample handling is at the same time simplified for wards and laboratory. The method has economic benefits for the health care system and community.