hemoglobin A1c test

Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) Test

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Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Test is a that measures the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to hemoglobin.  An HbA1c test shows the average amount of glucose for the past three months. It’s a three-month average because that’s typically how long a red blood cell lives. If your glucose levels are high, it may be a sign of diabetes.

In type 1 and type 2 diabetes, uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to a number of associated complications, for example:

  1. Foot problems
  2. Urological and sexual problems (urinary tract infections [UTIs], erectile dysfunction [ED]
  3. Yeast infections
  4. Heart disease
  5. Kidney disease
  6. Diabetic neuropathy
  7. Diabetic eye disease

If you experience the following you need this Hemoglobin A1c test:

      1. Increased thirst
      2. Increased urination
      3. Blurred vision
      4. Fatigue