what is glycohemoglobin
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Glycohemoglobin, also known as Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c), is a form of hemoglobin that is chemically linked to glucose. It is used as a key indicator in diabetes management and diagnosis. Here’s what you need to know:
- What it measures: Glycohemoglobin reflects your average blood glucose levels over the past 2–3 months.
- How it works: Glucose in your bloodstream attaches to hemoglobin in red blood cells. The higher your blood sugar levels, the more glucose attaches to hemoglobin.
- Why it’s important: It helps diagnose prediabetes and diabetes and monitors how well your diabetes is being managed.
Normal Ranges:
- Normal: Below 5.7%
- Prediabetes: 5.7% to 6.4%
- Diabetes: 6.5% or above
For people with diabetes, maintaining an A1C level below 7% is generally recommended to reduce the risk of complications.