Hemoglobin A1c Test, or otherwise known as a\u00a0glycated hemoglobin test helps in screening, detecting and monitoring diabetes in a person.\u00a0It measures the\u00a0average blood sugar in the previous three months to see if it has stayed within a target range or has increased\/decreased.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here’s how this test works. Your red blood cells contain Hemoglobin<\/a><\/strong>, which allows cells to transport oxygen to tissues. As a cell ages, the hemoglobin becomes increasingly “glycated,” meaning that more glucose molecules stick to it. Higher glucose levels in the blood mean higher glycated hemoglobin, which translates into a greater HbA1c reading.<\/p>\n People with Diabetes<\/a><\/strong> should aim for an HbA1c value below 7%.<\/p>\n You don’t need to fast or prepare for an HbA1c test<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. Ask your doctor how often you need to be tested. Doctors usually recommend every 3 to 6 months.<\/p>\n Keeping blood sugar under control has been proven to reduce risk of complications! \n