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
Yes, it is high and one needs to take immediate action.
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 can be measured by affinity chromatographic methods.
HbA1c is your average blood glucose (sugar) level for the last two to three months. If you have diabetes, an ideal HbA1c level is 48mmol/mol (6.5%) or below.
One needs to take immediate action as anything above 6.5 means that one has diabetes.
Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
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