what is glycohemoglobin

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.