How often should HbA1c be tested?
Ideally, HBA1C should be tested every 3 months. But one can get it done once in 6 months too.
Last updated on 13 Sep 2023
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.
It can be measured by affinity chromatographic methods.
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.
It is important for diabetics to have their A1C checked as it helps them to keep a check on diabetes.
Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
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