Hemoglobin A1c
Hemoglobin A1c
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The Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months. This test is a key indicator for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes and prediabetes. By providing a long-term view of blood sugar control, it helps in assessing how well your body is managing glucose levels.
Reasons to Check It:
Reasons to Check It:
"Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a measurement of the percent of hemoglobin molecules bound to glucose by-products. The HbA1c measurement reflects the average glucose level over the past 60-90 days, therefore, a high HbA1c test result reflects a high glucose level over time. As a diagnostic test, glycated hemoglobin has superiority over fasting glucose, as it can be measured in non-fasting states, has greater reproducibility, and gives a better picture of the trend of how high blood sugars are going after meals.
A Hemoglobin A1c of 5.7-6.4% is consistent with prediabetes, while an A1c equal to or greater than 6.5% is consistent with diabetes." - Dr. Alan Hopkins
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