HbA1c is a blood test that measures hba1c levels in the blood. It is commonly used to provides insight into long-term glucose control, helping identify pre-diabetes and diabetes risk, which may significantl...
What is HbA1c?
Measures your average blood glucose over the past 2-3 months.
Why is it measured?
Provides insight into long-term glucose control, helping identify pre-diabetes and diabetes risk, which may significantly increase cardiovascular disease risk.
Key Facts
- •Category: Cardiometabolic Health
- •Unit of Measurement: %
- •Test Code: HBA1C
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