HbA1c isn’t just a number to glance at, compare to standard levels, and decide if someone is diabetic. While that’s often what we do when reviewing a blood sugar profile, the story behind this value runs much deeper.
HbA1c plays a pivotal role in understanding long-term blood sugar control and gauging the risk of diabetes-related complications. For those with diabetes, it serves as a guide to tailor treatment plans and maintain glucose within target ranges. For non-diabetics, it can identify prediabetes early, enabling timely lifestyle adjustments or interventions to delay or prevent diabetes.
