Hemoglobin A1c test information
The most common and effective way for medical professionals to determine if you suffer from diabetes is with a test called Hemoglobin A1c. This test is a simple blood test that measures the average amount of glucose in the tested person’s blood stream. This test can determine the range of glucose over a 3 month period.
What does the Hemoglobin A1c test measure?
Glucose or Sugar in the bloodstream attaches to the hemoglobin in red blood cells. This process is called glycosylation. Once the glucose attaches it’s self to the red blood cell, it will remain attached for the duration of the blood cells lifespan.