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HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)

The HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) test measures the average blood sugar levels over a period of 2 to 3 months. It is used to diagnose diabetes and to monitor individuals undergoing treatment. It is often done as part of routine health checkups.

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The HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) test measures the average blood sugar levels over a period of 2 to 3 months. It is used to diagnose diabetes and to monitor individuals undergoing treatment. It is often done as part of routine health checkups.

Understanding HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body's processing of blood sugar, thereby increasing blood sugar levels. Some individuals may never experience signs and symptoms of this condition, while the common signs and symptoms may include following:

Frequent thirst

Excessive urination

Blurred vision

Weakness

Slow healing of wounds

Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen into various parts of the body. When glucose (sugar) molecules in the bloodstream bind to hemoglobin, a...

What does HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) measure?

The HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) test measures the average blood sugar levels over a period of 2 to 3 months. It is used to diagnose diabetes and to monitor individuals undergoing treatment. It is often done as part of routine health checkups.

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