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What is HbA1c?

Asked by Female, 45 · 4 months ago

HbA1c is a blood test that shows your average blood sugar levels over the past 2–3 months. Doctors use it both to diagnose diabetes and to check how well blood sugar is being managed over time. An HbA1c result of 6.5% or higher, confirmed by repeat testing, indicates diabetes.
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HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) indicates your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months.

  • It measures the percentage of hemoglobin coated with glucose in red blood cells.
  • Useful for diagnosing diabetes and prediabetes.
  • Helps monitor long-term blood sugar control in diabetes management.
  • Higher HbA1c means consistently high blood sugar, increasing risk of complications.
  • Provides a stable picture unlike daily glucose tests that vary with meals or time.

This test is essential for assessing diabetes risk and guiding treatment adjustments.

Answered 4 months ago