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Haemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) analyses your average blood sugar level over a specific time period of 2-3 months. A HbA1C test (otherwise known as a glycated hemoglobin test) measures how much glucose sticks to your red blood cells. Unlike a regular blood sugar test, which only reveals a snapshot, a HbA1C test can provide you with a longer-term picture.
Glucose attaches itself to the red blood cells, and as these red cells exist for around 8-12 weeks, knowledge of the amount of glucose attached can provide an idea of the level of sugar in your blood in recent weeks.
Knowing this background level of glucose is important if you are looking to monitor or diagnose type 2 diabetes. This test also aids in understanding how well-controlled blood sugar levels are being managed for people who already have been diagnosed with diabetes.
What's the HbA1c normal range?
A normal HbA1c range for someone without diabetes is anything below 5.7%. An HbA1c level of 5.7–6.4% indicates prediabetes, and a level of 6.5% or higher indicates diabetes.
Who should take an HbA1c blood test?
Whether you’re looking to diagnose or monitor type 2 diabetes or simply curious, knowing your background glucose levels can reveal important information. The HbA1c test is a blood test that measures how well your blood sugar levels have been controlled over the past 2-3 months. It is worth considering a HbA1c test if you are over the age of 45, are overweight or have other risk factors for diabetes or pre-diabetes. More still, if you have already been diagnosed with diabetes, you change your medication or have other health conditions, you should consider testing your HbA1C levels on a yearly basis.
Do I need to fast to take the Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test?
No fasting required for this test. The HbA1C test measures your recent average blood glucose levels over a period of 2-3 months so therefore, you do not need to fast on the day of the test.
Are there any risks to the test?
The Haemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) test is generally considered safe, with a low risk of complications.
