A new study has found that glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), a laboratory test commonly used in India for detecting type-2 diabetes, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels.
About HbA1c Test:
A hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test is a blood test that shows average level of blood glucose, also called blood sugar, over the past two to three months.
An A1C test measures the percentage of RBCs that have glucose-coatedhemoglobin.
An A1C test can show average glucose level for the past three months because:
Glucose sticks to hemoglobin for as long as the RBCs are alive.
RBCs live about three months.
High A1C levels are a sign of high blood glucose from diabetes.
Diabetes can cause serious health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, and nerve damage.
With treatment and lifestyle changes, blood glucose levels can be controlled.
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