How to test for diabetes | About HbA1c | Namita Piparaiya Skits

Haemoglobin with sugar stuck on it is euphemism for the chemical reaction called glycation.
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It is a good indicator of how our blood sugar levels have been over the past 2-3 months and whether lifestyle changes are working or not.
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Levels between 5.7 - 6.5% are considered pre-diabetes range and 6.5% or higher are diabetes range.
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Your doctor will tell you when you need this test. But in general the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that the HbA1c is checked twice a year in patients that are stable and well controlled. And more frequently in others or if you change treatment or lifestyle.
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