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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.