What is HbA1c?
HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c) is a blood test that shows your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. It measures the percentage of hemoglobin coated with sugar.
Why is it important?
- Diagnoses diabetes and prediabetes
- Monitors diabetes treatment effectiveness
- Helps predict risk of complications
- More reliable than daily glucose tests
Formula Used:
Average Glucose (mg/dL) = (HbA1c × 28.7) - 46.7