HbA1c Test
The HbA1c test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. This helps your doctor understand how well your blood sugar has been controlled over a longer period, which is important for managing or diagnosing diabetes.
When is it needed?
Diagnosing diabetesMonitoring diabetes managementAssessing risk of diabetes complicationsEvaluating effectiveness of diabetes treatment
How to prepare
No special preparation needed. You do not need to fast before this test.
More about this test
The HbA1c test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. This helps your doctor understand how well your blood sugar has been controlled over a longer period, which is important for managing or diagnosing diabetes.
Medically reviewed by: Locatemycenter editorial team. Informational only; not medical advice. Always consult a licensed physician for diagnosis or treatment.
Last updated: