HbA1c
Brought to you by 
Back to top
What is HbA1c?
Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a red blood cell with glucose attached to it. As glucose circulates in the blood, some of it spontaneously binds to Haemoglobin A forming Haemoglobin A1c. The higher the level of glucose in the blood, the more Haemoglobin A1c is formed.
Back to top
What does it measure?
The HbA1c test evaluates the average amount of glucose in the blood over the last 2 to 3 months providing information on long-term glucose control.
- May be used to screen for and diagnose diabetes or evaluate risk of developing diabetes.
- Used to monitor treatment for individuals diagnosed with diabetes.
.jpg)
Your healthcare professional will evaluate the outcome of your test results based on your individual health.
Medical References
- Lancet Laboratories. HbA1c Measurement and Assay interferences. 2018; N00124. 2. AACC. Hemoglobin A1c [Online, last modified August 12, 2020] Available at: https://labtestsonline.org/tests/hemoglobin-a1c Last accessed November 2020.
For more health information
Click on the body area you want to know more about. Select a related health topic from the menu
Select a body area
TRENDING BROCHURE
COVID-19
Testing / Treatment / Recovery / Vaccines
RECENT BROCHURE
Feel Good – Share it
Simple ways to healthy habits
RECENT BROCHURE
Depression – Treatment Resistant
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a treatment for depression
RECENT BROCHURE
Home Monitoring – Chronic Diseases
Kardiofit Home Monitoring solution
RECENT BROCHURE
Autoimmune Diseases
A healthy immune system defends the body against infectious agents and disease
RECENT BROCHURE
Male Fertility
Do you suffer from infertility, poor sperm quality or imbalanced testosterone levels
