The HbA1c test is used to measure the levels of blood sugar (glucose) attached to haemoglobin over 3 months. This combination of haemoglobin and glucose is called HbA1c. Haemoglobin is a component of red blood cells (RBCs) that carries oxygen from the lungs to the whole body. It is usually done once every three months because, typically, the lifespan of a red blood cell is 3 months.
The hba1c test in Hyderabad is recommended:
To diagnose and monitor diabetes. For people who have diabetes, the test is used to indicate how well diabetes has been controlled over the last few months. People who have diabetes are advised to get tested every 3 to 6 months or more frequently if it is not under control.
The (Glycosylated Haemoglobin) HbA1c Test is used to measure:
The HbA1c testmeasures the percentage of glycosylated haemoglobin in the blood, which reflects the average blood glucose over the past two to three months (8–12 weeks).Haemoglobin is the protein that is found in red blood cells and is responsible for transporting oxygen. Of the different types of haemoglobin, haemoglobin A is the most predominant. Haemoglobin A1c is the dominant form of Glycosylated Haemoglobin. As RBCs die and are replaced, Haemoglobin A1c is cleared and slowly replaced with non-glycosylated haemoglobin. Measurement of HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin) level over some time gives an indication of the level of glucose in the blood over the specified period. This helps in the diagnosis of diabetes and is useful for monitoring the effectiveness of measures taken to reduce blood sugar levels.
The only parameter assessed in this test is your HbA1c level, which is the percentage of haemoglobin that has glucose bound to it. This gives an estimate of your average blood sugar levels over the last three months.
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