HbA1c
An HbA1c test measures the average amount of glucose in the blood over the past three months.
Why it matters: It is used to help diagnose prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and to follow how well a diabetes management plan is working.
Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters, related conditions
What is HbA1c?
An HbA1c test measures the average amount of glucose in the blood over the past three months.
What might a high or low HbA1c mean?
It is used to help diagnose prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and to follow how well a diabetes management plan is working.
What is the typical reference range for HbA1c?
The general-population reference range shown here is < 6 %. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.