HbA1c test results and diabetes

The HbA1c test is a useful, simple and inexpensive blood test that can be used to diagnose diabetes and also to monitor blood glucose control in people with known diabetes.

HbA1c stands for glycated haemoglobin, or glycosylated haemoglobin. An HbA1c blood test can give an indication of whether blood glucose levels have been higher than normal over the last few months, by looking at how much sugar (glucose) is bound in your red blood cells.

The HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) test is a useful, simple and inexpensive blood test that can be used to diagnose diabetes and also to monitor blood glucose control in people with known diabetes.
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