The HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c) blood test measures the average level of glucose (sugar) in your blood over the past 2 to 3 months. It is commonly used to diagnose and monitor diabetes and prediabetes, as well as to assess how well blood sugar levels are being managed over time.

Why It’s Important:

Regular monitoring of HbA1c helps to detect or diagnose diabetes early even if you have not got any noticeable symptoms. If you are diabetic, it provides an average blood sugar level over a period which helps to measure how your diabetes controlled. It enables you to work with health care team to make lifestyle changes and manage diabetes in a better way to reduce the risk of other related complications such as kidney disease, eye conditions, cardiovascular diseases, etc.