Overview
- Purpose: Measures average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months to assess long-term diabetes control.
- Procedure: Measures the percentage of hemoglobin that is glycated (attached to glucose molecules).
- Frequency: Essential for monitoring diabetes management and preventing complications.
- Significance: Helps assess long-term glycemic control and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.
- Interpretation: Abnormal results may indicate poor diabetes management, increasing the risk of complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, or neuropathy.
