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Glycated Hemoglobin Hba1c Analyzers
Testing for glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is an important method used to assess diabetes management and blood sugar control. Hba1c reflects the average blood sugar level over the past two to three months, as red blood cells have a lifespan of about 120 days, during which time glucose gradually binds to the hemoglobin.
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Introduction
Some of the main reasons to test for HBA1c include:
*Assessing blood sugar control: HBA1c provides an indicator of long-term blood sugar control and is a better indicator of overall blood sugar control than daily home blood sugar monitoring.
*Diagnosis of diabetes: Hemoglobin A1C levels can also be used to diagnose diabetes. Generally, an HbA1c level ≥6.5% is used to diagnose diabetes.
*Preventing complications: Good blood sugar control can reduce the risk of complications of diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, neuropathy, and retinopathy.
*Monitoring treatment effectiveness: By regularly testing HBA1c, doctors can assess the effectiveness of treatment plans (such as diet, exercise, medications) and adjust treatment accordingly.
*Predicting Diabetes risk: Even in people whose blood sugar levels have not yet met the diagnostic criteria for diabetes, a higher HbA1c level may indicate the risk of developing diabetes in the future.
Therefore, HBA1c testing is an integral part of diabetes management, helping patients and doctors to better understand and manage blood sugar levels.
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