An A1C test allows doctors to examine glucose levels over a two-to three-month period and can be a useful tool in judging the effectiveness of a treatment plan. Diabetics used to depend only on urine tests or daily finger sticks to measure their blood sugars.
The formal economy of this region depends on agricultural exports. For example, Ethiopia is a major coffee exporter (80% of its total exports) and Somalia is a major banana and livestock exporter (roughly half of its total exports). The majority of the economy of the Horn of Africa is informal.
Mongolia Trade, Exports and Imports. Ever since Mongolia joined the World Bank in 1991, the International Development Association has helped the country with more credits. Mongolia is also a member of the World Trade Organizations (WTO).Historically, Mongolia has suffered from trade deficit; however, the trade gap has been very low. The recession of 2008 has marred the extent of exports and imports from Mongolia, with exports falling from $2.539 billion in 2008 to $1.902 billion in 2009.Mongolia has some of Asia's richest mineral deposits which, however, remain largely unexploited.he recession of 2008 has marred the extent of exports and imports from Mongolia, with exports falling from $2.539 billion in 2008 to $1.902 billion in 2009. Mongolia has some of Asia's richest mineral deposits which, however, remain largely unexploited.