Description
Overview of HbA1c Test (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)
At AIMS Diagnostic Center, the HbA1c Test provides an accurate, long-term assessment of your glycemic control. Glucose in your blood naturally attaches to hemoglobin—the oxygen-carrying protein inside red blood cells. Since red blood cells have an average lifespan of 120 days, measuring the percentage of glycated hemoglobin reveals your average blood glucose levels over the last 8 to 12 weeks.
Key Diagnostic Uses
- Diabetes Diagnosis & Screening: Detects Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with high accuracy.
- Prediabetes Detection: Identifies early insulin resistance before elevated blood sugar causes noticeable symptoms.
- Long-Term Diabetes Management: Evaluates how well your medication, diet, and lifestyle adjustments are keeping blood sugar in a safe target range.
- Cardiovascular & Renal Risk Assessment: Helps prevent long-term diabetic complications affecting heart, nerve, and kidney health.
When Should You Get an HbA1c Test?
Healthcare professionals recommend booking an HbA1c Test if you experience:
- Frequent urination, extreme thirst, or persistent fatigue.
- Slow-healing cuts, blurred vision, or tingling in hands and feet.
- Routine diabetes monitoring (recommended every 3 to 6 months for diabetic patients).
- A family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, or overweight conditions.
Test Guidelines & Preparation
- Fasting Requirement: No fasting is required. Sample can be collected at any time of day.
- Sample Type: Whole Blood (EDTA Tube).
- Turnaround Time: Same-day digital reports available online & via WhatsApp.
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