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What is HbA1c in a diabetic patient?
What is HbA1c in a diabetic patient?
What is HbA1c in a diabetic patient?
The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to your hemoglobin.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Is HbA1c 6.7 too high?
Yes, it is high and one needs to take immediate action.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What is HbA1c in a diabetic patient?
The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to your hemoglobin.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
How often should HbA1c be tested?
Ideally, HBA1C should be tested every 3 months. But one can get it done once in 6 months too.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What is the advantage of the HBA1C test?
The significance of the HbA1c test lies in the diagnosis and the prognosis of the diabetes patients, which lends it to a detailed understanding of insulin and insulin resistance.
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How are HbA1c levels measured?
It can be measured by affinity chromatographic methods.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
HBA1C (GLYCATED HEMOGLOBIN)
Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
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