HbA1C- Glycated Haemoglobin in Gandhidham
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HbA1c or glycated haemoglobin is a blood test that reflect blood glucose levels in last three months. It is useful for diagnosis and management of diabetes and prediabetes. This test does not require fasting and is not affected by meals consumed immediately before the test (less prone to variation). In diabetic patients a high HbA1c levels means need for change in treatment/ diet plan
The higher the glucose levels, the more the glucose is attached to haemoglobin and the higher the HbA1C results. A higher HbA1C result indicates that the glucose levels that have been higher than normal for the past 2 to 3 months.
What is Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1C)?
The component of red blood cells called haemoglobin transports oxygen to the cells of the body. Haemoglobin has been glycosylated when glucose, a form of sugar, in the blood naturally binds to haemoglobin molecules (also referred to as haemoglobin A1c, or HbA1c).
A person's haemoglobin becomes more glycosylated as their blood sugar level rises. For the duration of the red blood cell or roughly two to three months, the glucose is bound to the haemoglobin.
The amount of glycosylated haemoglobin in the blood can be determined using an HbA1C- Glycated Haemoglobin test.
Who should do the HbA1C- Glycated Haemoglobin test?
The following individuals should take an HbA1C- Glycated Haemoglobin test:
- People with Type 1 diabetes: People with type 1 should get tested for HbA1c test at least three or four times a year or as per the doctor's recommendation.
- People with Type 2 diabetes: People with type 2 diabetes should have an HbA1c test at least twice a year or as per the doctor's recommendation.
- People at risk for diabetes: People with prediabetes or who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes should take an HbA1c test. This can help in assessing the risk and making lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes if necessary.
- People with unexplained symptoms: People with the following symptoms of diabetes should be tested for the HbA1c test:
- Excessive thirst or hunger.
- Frequent urination (pee) at night.
- Weight loss without trying.
- Blurry vision.
- Tingling or numb hands or feet.
- Extreme fatigue and dry skin.
- Slow healing sores.
- Sickness more frequently than normal.
CREATED BY : Dr.Shibani R Medical Writer, Medical Affairs
HbA1C- Glycated Haemoglobin Price in Gandhidham
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Frequently Asked Questions
If the levels of your HbA1c are high, it can lead to diabetes if gone unchecked which can cause serious health issues like heart & kidney disease & nerve damage.
Your doctor would recommend this test for you if you have symptoms of diabetes like:
- Increased thirst
- Frequent Urination
- Blurred Vision
- Tiredness
HbA1c test calculates the quantity of blood sugar (glucose) that is attached to your haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the part of your blood that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body organs. The test helps check diabetes or prediabetes for adults. Prediabetes is the early stage where your blood sugar levels portray the risk of you getting diabetes.
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