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How important is it for a diabetic to have their A1C checked?
How important is it for a diabetic to have their A1C checked?
How important is it for a diabetic to have their A1C checked?
It is important for diabetics to have their A1C checked as it helps them to keep a check on diabetes.
Last updated on 13 Sep 2023
Related Questions
How quickly does HbA1c change?
The disadvantage of HbA1c is that it changes slowly. So any change you make to your diet, exercise or medication will take 6 weeks to show its effect, and the full impact of doing something different might not be visible for 2-3 months.
Last updated on 13 Sep 2023
What is the advantage of the HBA1C test?
The significance of the HbA1c test lies in the diagnosis and the prognosis of the diabetes patients, which lends it to a detailed understanding of insulin and insulin resistance.
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What does the HbA1c level indicate diabetes?
Any value above 6.5 means that one has diabetes.
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How are HbA1c levels measured?
It can be measured by affinity chromatographic methods.
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HbA1c, Glycated Hemoglobin
Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
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