glycated haemoglobin test

Glycated Haemoglobin also referred to as HbA1c is a type of haemoglobin that has become glycated, meaning that the glucose molecules in the blood have become stuck to the haemoglobin molecules. With the increase in the blood sugar level, the haemoglobin molecules get more glycated and the glucose cells remain attached to the red blood cells for life or for 2 -3 months. 

Quite often the glycated haemoglobin levels are fluctuated owing to several factors like;

• Oral or IV glucose intake
• Fasting
• Use of Insulin 
• Anaemia
• Cholesterol levels
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease

The main symptoms of HbA1c in people with diabetes type 1 are;

• Extreme Thirst
• Increase in appetite
• Fatigue
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision
• Fruity odour or fruity breath
• Weight loss

The main symptoms of HbA1c in people with diabetes type 2 are;

• Increased thirst
• Increased appetite
• Increased fatigue
• Frequent night time urination
• Blurred vision
• Unintended weight loss
• Sores that take a long time to heal or do not heal.

The HbA1c treatment involves medications, dietary changes, lifestyle changes and in some cases insulin too can be given to control the glycated haemoglobin level in the bloodstream.

The glycated haemoglobin test is used to test the level of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)zin the bloodstream. It provides an accurate picture of what the average blood sugar levels have been in the past week or month. The glycated haemoglobin test is extremely useful for diabetic patients as this test ascertains the level of glycated haemoglobin, and the higher the glycated haemoglobin levels the greater the risk for diabetes – related complication. 

For diabetic people it is advised to undergo this test every 3 months to assess the treatment until they reach the set standard Hb1Ac levels in the body for diabetics. For diabetics who have managed to keep the HbA1c levels at par with the set standard can take this test every 6 months, to keep track of their success. 

HbA1c is a simple blood test and fasting may not be required on the day of the testing itself. Also do inform the doctor about any particular medication you are on, as they might interfere with the test results.

The HbA1c test involves a sample blood test that is tested for glycated haemoglobin using any of the following methodologies;

• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Immunoassay
• Enzymatic
• Capillary Electrophoresis
• Boronate affinity chromatography

The HbA1c normal range for people without diabetes is between 4% and 5.6%.

HbA1c levels between 5.7% and 6.4% indicate towards a higher risk of getting diabetes.

HbA1c levels of 6.5% or more is an indication of the person being diabetic.

Glycated Haemoglobin Test is one of those test that does not necessarily have to be undertaken at a pathological lab or clinic in today’s time. We offer highly trusted HbA1c home test, where in a phlebotomist will visit you at home to collect the blood sample and the HbA1c test report would be made available online within a quick span of time. 

We are a fully certified and highly reliable at – home healthcare services provider with a range of services carried out by highly trained and well experienced health professionals, so you can trust us with the authenticity of the HbA1c test reports.

So, if you have to be tested for HbA1c then look no further and book our HbA1c home test to experience truly superior services. You can contact us on our website or give us a call. You can also find us on Google, just type HbA1c test near me in the search bar and you will find Portea in the search result.

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