Medical experts indicate that to determine the occurrence of diabetes or prediabetes in adults the HbA1c test can be performed. Diabetes mellitus is basically a chronic disease in which a person’s blood glucose level or blood sugar is higher than usual. The test of HbA1c helps monitor the patient’s glucose levels and also to find out whether diabetes has set in or not.
The testing of HbA1c is needed when a person is experiencing any of the following symptoms of diabetes:
- Increased Hunger
- Numbness and tingling on either or both the feet or toes
- Extreme fatigue
- Slow-healing wounds
- Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst
- Weight loss
- Blurry vision
Importance of the Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) Test
To manage the risk of complications, diabetologists need to monitor blood glucose levels by using HbA1c blood tests. The HBA1c test tells you the average amount of blood sugar level from the last three months of a diabetic patient. It helps both the patients and diabetes specialists manage the risk of complications and provide required medication.
How to the process of the HbA1c test work?
The red blood cells in the body can live up to 12 weeks so a test of HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin, hemoglobin A1c) is used to reflect the average blood sugar levels over time. This helps patients with diabetes be prepared for controlling their blood sugar levels in the long term. A test of HbA1c can reduce the risk of dying in people with diabetes.
How HbA1c is different from blood glucose level and how often it should be done?
HbA1c testing will provide you with a long-term trend that considers the average blood sugar levels over a period of time whereas your blood glucose level is measured at a single point in time. To attain ample results, the HbA1c testing should be done every three months until you reach your treatment goals.
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