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The HbA1c blood test (also known as the A1C test) plays a vital role in diabetes management. It provides a comprehensive assessment and valuable insights into your average blood sugar levels over a specific period, and is a vital tool in monitoring and managing diabetes.
Our clinic provides the HbA1C test as a standalone test or as part of our comprehensive Platinum Blood Profile.
An HbA1c blood test measures the percentage of glycated haemoglobin in the blood. Haemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. When blood sugar levels are high, glucose molecules attach to the haemoglobin, forming glycated haemoglobin.
Unlike regular blood sugar tests, which only provide a snapshot of glucose levels at a specific moment, the HbA1c test offers a more comprehensive picture. It determines the proportion of glycated haemoglobin, which is directly related to average blood sugar levels over a timeframe of two to three months. This long-term view allows your doctor to identify trends and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans.
Diabetes kills if left unmonitored and untreated. That is why monitoring your diabetes (specifically your blood glucose levels) matters. For individuals with diabetes and those with a family history of diabetes, regular HbA1c tests are crucial to help manage their condition effectively (and even better yet, preventing its onset).
The results of your HbA1c test can help you make lifestyle changes to prevent pre-diabetes or manage your diabetes, and those results allow doctors to tailor treatment plans, and adjust your medication dosages.
If you want to know your diabetes status or monitor your diabetes for your doctor, call or book online with us today.
By regularly monitoring your diabetes through an HbA1c test is crucial for several reasons. Regular monitoring helps you manage your blood sugar levels effectively, preventing complications associated with high or low blood sugar. It allows you and your healthcare team to make timely adjustments to your treatment plan, including medications, diet, and exercise, to optimize your health. Regular monitoring can also help detect potential complications of diabetes, such as nerve damage, kidney disease, or eye problems, early when they are more manageable. BY maintaining stable blood sugar levels through monitoring can help you feel better overall, with more energy and fewer diabetes-related symptoms.
Properly managing diabetes through medication, lifestyle changes, and regular check-ups reduces your risk of associated conditions. However, if left untreated (or poorly managed) complications may arise, including:
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For an HbA1C test, fasting is not necessarily required (your healthcare professional will discuss everything you need to do or not do beforehand).
However, it is recommended if you also wish to test your fasting blood glucose level. Ensure you are well-hydrated before the test, please.
During an HbA1c blood test, a healthcare professional will draw a sample of blood from a vein in your arm using a needle and syringe. The blood sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Your result will be sent to you via email within a maximum of 12 hours from the time of your test.
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