{"id":1905,"date":"2025-07-16T10:51:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T10:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmohans.com\/lab\/?page_id=1905"},"modified":"2025-08-30T06:41:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T06:41:04","slug":"hba1c-blood-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drmohans.com\/lab\/hba1c-blood-test\/","title":{"rendered":"HbA1c Blood Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1905\" class=\"elementor elementor-1905\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eac28e1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eac28e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be6cbd2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be6cbd2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2db2ce6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2db2ce6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e7eb6a exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e7eb6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Glycosylated HbA1c Blood Test<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f13a51 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f13a51\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcca127 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fcca127\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Gold Standard for Diabetes Control<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a85b32 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a85b32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The HbA1c test, also known as the Glycosylated Haemoglobin test, is the most reliable and widely used method for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes. Unlike a single-point blood glucose check, the HbA1c blood test provides a long-term view of your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0aafe4f exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0aafe4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is HbA1c?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0ef9ec exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0ef9ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When glucose in your blood binds to haemoglobin (a protein found in red blood cells), it forms glycosylated haemoglobin or HbA1c. The more glucose in your blood, the higher your HbA1c result will be. This test shows how well your blood sugar has been controlled over time, making it a key marker in diabetes management.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aace701 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aace701\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Is the HbA1c Test Important for People with Diabetes?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dca48f9 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dca48f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The HbA1c test for diabetes is an essential part of routine care. It helps:<\/p><ul><li>Diagnose diabetes and prediabetes<\/li><li>Track long-term blood sugar control<\/li><li>Evaluate the effectiveness of current treatment or medication<\/li><li>Reduce risks of complications such as heart disease, nerve damage and kidney problems<\/li><\/ul><p>Unlike fasting blood sugar tests, the HbA1c blood test can be taken at any time of day and does not require fasting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a30318 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a30318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HbA1c Ranges and What They Mean<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b40775 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b40775\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"><strong>HbA1c Range<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">What It Indicates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Below 5.7%<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Normal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">5.7%\u20136.4%<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Prediabetes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">6.5% or higher<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\">Diabetes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>For most people with diabetes, the recommended target HbA1c level is below 7%, although individual goals may vary based on age, overall health, and treatment plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55ce58f exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55ce58f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Often Should You Take the HbA1c Test?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-661f799 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"661f799\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Every 3 months if your blood sugar levels are not well controlled or your treatment has recently changed<\/li><li>Every 6 months if your levels are stable and within your personalised target range<\/li><\/ul><p>Regular HbA1c testing in diabetes is key to preventing complications and adjusting care when needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d477b96 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d477b96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Can Affect HbA1c Results?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f52b375 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f52b375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Several factors can influence HbA1c accuracy:<\/p><ul><li>Anaemia or other blood disorders<\/li><li>Kidney or liver disease<\/li><li>Recent blood transfusion<\/li><li>Certain medications<\/li><\/ul><p>It is important to discuss your results with a diabetes specialist to interpret them correctly in the context of your overall health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-407eccb exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"407eccb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take Charge of Your Diabetes with HbA1c Monitoring<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22216ce exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22216ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Routine glycosylated haemoglobin testing helps you stay on top of your diabetes. By understanding your long-term sugar levels, you and your doctor can make informed decisions to improve your health outcomes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42bfa27 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42bfa27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Book Your HbA1c Test at Dr. Mohan\u2019s Today<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-184e4b5 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"184e4b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Dr. Mohan\u2019s Diabetes Specialities Centre, we offer precise and affordable HbA1c blood testing to support your journey to better health. 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